Wapt news

WAPT News is a local news station serving the Jackson, Mississippi area. Here are some of the latest news stories and headlines from WAPT News:

Top Stories

  1. Mississippi Governor Signs Bill to Allow Concealed Carry Without Permit: Governor Tate Reeves has signed a bill into law that allows Mississippians to carry concealed weapons without a permit.
  2. Jackson Mayor Proposes Budget with Increased Funding for Police: Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has proposed a budget that includes increased funding for the city's police department.
  3. Mississippi State University to Offer Free Tuition to In-State Students: Mississippi State University has announced that it will offer free tuition to in-state students who are admitted to the university.

Local News

  1. Jackson Man Arrested for Murder: A Jackson man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend.
  2. Vicksburg Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident: A Vicksburg man has died in a motorcycle accident that occurred on Highway 61.
  3. Meridian Man Arrested for Child Abuse: A Meridian man has been arrested and charged with child abuse after a child was found with severe injuries.

Sports

  1. Ole Miss Baseball Team Advances to Super Regionals: The University of Mississippi baseball team has advanced to the Super Regionals of the NCAA tournament.
  2. Mississippi State Softball Team Wins Regional Championship: The Mississippi State University softball team has won the regional championship and will advance to the Super Regionals.
  3. Jackson Generals Win Baseball Game: The Jackson Generals, a minor league baseball team, have won their latest game against the Biloxi Shuckers.

Weather

  1. Severe Weather Warning Issued for Central Mississippi: A severe weather warning has been issued for central Mississippi, including the Jackson area, due to a line of thunderstorms that is expected to move through the region.
  2. Heat Index Expected to Reach 100 Degrees: The heat index is expected to reach 100 degrees in some areas of central Mississippi today, with temperatures expected to remain hot throughout the week.
  3. Flood Warning Issued for Yazoo River: A flood warning has been issued for the Yazoo River, which is expected to crest at 35 feet today.

These are just a few of the latest news stories and headlines from WAPT News. You can visit their website or follow them on social media for more updates and information.