Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - February is American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 6th. Go Red For Women raises awareness for women and heart health. Heart disease is one of the leading killers for women. On February 6th, starting at 5:00pm, the American Heart Association is...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition is coordinating relief efforts for thousands of families still without power and water following a winter storm that caused widespread damage across the state. The organization is collecting donations in Jackson and sending crews to deliver supplies to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - More than 500 soldiers and airmen are now operating around the clock out of Camp McCain in Grenada, tackling everything from supply delivery to emergency rescues as the state battles the aftermath of a historic winter storm. Camp McCain has become mission control for Task Force...

Jackson police came to the aid of one of their on Wednesday morning when the officer reported that his service weapon and other personal items had been stolen from his car. Officer Colendula Green said the items, including the officer’s 9MM Glock police issued weapon, had been stolen from his personal vehicle.

When you’re cruising down the tree-lined streets of Madison, Mississippi, and suddenly catch that unmistakable aroma of hickory smoke and fried deliciousness wafting from Mama Hamil’s Southern Cookin’ and Bar B Que Buffet, you know you’re about to experience something transcendent. The rustic, cabin-like exterior...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) announced Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience will perform in Jackson on March 27, 2026. This is its first-ever show in Mississippi. Tickets will go on sale on January 30, 2026, for the 7:30 p.m. show at Thalia Mara Hall and will be available on...

MISSISSIPPI — A man was shot in the leg after confronting someone who was allegedly attempting to steal his vehicle overnight in Jackson, according to police. The Jackson Police Department said the incident occurred at a home in the 3200 block of Oak Forest Drive. Officers responded and spoke with the 58-year-old...

At least three vehicles were broken into at a rural Catholic church here near Camden on Tuesday morning. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a report at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Highway 17 near Camden around 9:21 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, MCSO spokesman Heath Hall said. “Deputies...

A popular Lake Caroline restaurant is looking for a new home after a new landlord has refused to continue their lease. The property and building housing The Mermaid Café is being sold to an individual who does not plan to continue to rent the space to The Mermaid Café, Matt Taylor, owner and general manager of the...

MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - A controversial road plan rescinded and reapproved by the Madison County Board of Supervisors has sparked five new lawsuits. This month, the city of Madison filed notices of appeal in Madison County Circuit Court, asking the court to overturn the Board of Supervisors’ decision approving the...