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Man accused of raping 9-month-old infant caught after years on the run, police say
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (235+ words) JACKSON, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - The Jackson Police Department announced the arrest of a man wanted for sexual exploitation crimes involving an infant. Isiah Hayes, 27, was taken into custody Friday on charges of aggravated child rape, conspiracy to commit aggravated…...
Mission Hospital creates ‘Shamrockin’ memories’ for preemies in NICU
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (65+ words) Mission Hospital creates "Shamrockin" memories" for preemies in NICU'WLBT Mission Hospital creates "Shamrockin" memories" for preemies in NICU March Madness tips off with reminder to bet responsibly Michigan, more than a dozen other states sue Trump administration over fair housing…...
‘Makes it even more special’: Twin brothers welcome baby boys together on the same day
2+ week, 4+ day ago (343+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Twin brothers in Louisiana are celebrating another family milestone together by welcoming a pair of baby boys. Auston and Ashton Tureaud have shared nearly every major life moment. But becoming fathers on the same…...
NKY couple welcomes quadruplets after nearly 70-day hospital stay
2+ week, 5+ day ago (85+ words) NKY couple welcomes quadruplets after nearly 70-day hospital stay'WLBT NKY couple welcomes quadruplets after nearly 70-day hospital stay Fifth Circuit upholds conviction of former interim Hinds County sheriff - DND United Airlines to permanently ban passengers who blast audio from devices…...
Tylenol doesn’t raise risk of autism despite Trump’s claims, review finds
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (340+ words) President Donald Trump last year promoted unproven ties between the painkiller and autism, telling pregnant women: "Don't take Tylenol." It's "safe to use in pregnancy," said lead author Dr. Asma Khalil. "It remains " the first line of treatment that we…...
Debate over parking for pregnant women
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (40+ words) Debate over parking for pregnant women'WLBT Debate over parking for pregnant women 26 people charged in scheme to rig NCAA games Wide-spread basketball game-fixing scandal reaches into Pine Belt Jackson faith community unites for citywide call to prayer...
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center welcomes its first baby of the new year
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Joshua Maurice James Collins. That's the name of the first baby born in 2026 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The seven-pound, 10-ounce baby boy was welcomed into the world at 12:16 a.m., making him the first of the…...
Lawmakers hold hearing to discuss potential ways to reduce infant mortality rate
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (429+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi lawmakers say they are putting every option on the table to help reduce the current infant mortality rate. There was a joint House and Senate hearing on the issue that lasted hours on Thursday morning. State…...
Baby safely surrendered in Safe Haven Baby Box at Mississippi hospital
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (225+ words) MENDENHALL, Miss. (WLBT) - Last week, an infant was surrendered using Simpson General Hospital's Safe Haven Baby Box, making this the second baby box surrender in the state of Mississippi. Simpson General Hospital opened its Safe Haven Baby Box in January…...