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3 charged in connection to burning body found in April

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 6:46pm
3 charged in connection to burning body found in April

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Three people have been charged in connection to the death of a man found burning in Jackson April 11.

Tuesday, officers arrested Marcus Shelby and charged him with capital murder and arson in the death of Duan Penn, according to Jackson police.

Penn’s body was discovered bound and on fire in a grassy area off Forest Avenue Extension near Methodist Home Road in Jackson.

Friday, investigators arrested Janice Pittman and charged her with capital murder.

Another man, Raymond Jackson, has been charged with arson.

Police say additi

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Southwest basketball signs Smith brothers from Callaway HS

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Monday, May 14th, 2012, 5:21pm
Southwest basketball signs Smith brothers from Callaway HS

Southwest Mississippi Community College men’s basketball head coach Casey Carter has announced the signing of brothers Deville and Devion Smith for his 2012-13 squad. The Smiths attended Callaway High School.

Deville Smith, a transfer from Mississippi State, averaged 22.2 points 4.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game as a senior at Callaway.

 
Devion Smith, a 6’ 2” guard, averaged 4 points and 2 rebounds per game and was a member of the 2012 Callaway state championship team... Read More

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Coral bells bring color and texture to gardens

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Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 8:00am
Coral bells bring color and texture to gardens

By Gary R. Bachman

MSU Horticulturist
Coastal Research & Extension Center

Coral bells are perpetual favorites, and their colorful foliage can add interest and texture to any garden.

The first coral bells had green foliage, but these days, green foliage selections can be hard to find. New selections have purple, red, and white marbling and different colored venation. You will often see foliage colors of bright gold, orange and brown.

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Teen allegedly stabbed by his mother's boyfriend

Submitted by WLBT_Web_Staff on Friday, May 11th, 11:55 pm

JACKSON, MS (WLBT)- A teen is stabbed in Jackson Friday evening, allegedly by his mother's boyfriend.

It happened about 7:45 p.m. at Advantages Apartments on McWillie Circle.

JPD Spokesperson Colendula Green says the 16 year-old victim and his mother's unidentified boyfriend got into an altercation.

That's when the teen was stabbed.

The young man was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment.

The suspect fled the scene but is expected to be charged in connection with the incident. 

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'Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites' coming soon to MCM

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 6:21pm
'Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites' coming soon to MCM

The Mississippi Children's Museum will soon welcome its first traveling exhibit -- "Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites".

The exhibit features famous characters and iconic scene taken right out of the pages of seven celebrated children's books: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", "The Snowy Day", "Abuela", "Tuesday", and "Where’s Spot?".

Storyland's grand opening is Saturday, May 19. It will run through Aug. 26.

For more information, visit the Mississippi Children's Museum website.

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5th annual Red, White & Jackson set for June 28

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 6:02pm
5th annual Red, White & Jackson set for June 28

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce has set the date for the 5th annual Red, White & Jackson.

The event will be held Thursday, June 28 in Downtown Jackson.

Red, White & Jackson will begin with free food, beverages and live entertainment from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Smith Park in Downtown Jackson.

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Community of Hope

Submitted by WLBT_Web_Staff on Thursday, May 10th, 8:55 pm

JACKSON, MS (WLBT)- Several state organizations are hoping a new partnership will reduce the number of children in foster care.

Casey Family Programs was introduced as the newest member of an alliance to creating a safe and healthy environment for vulnerable families and children.

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