Several crashes in the metro impacting traffic, MDOT says
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation is alerting the public that several crashes across the metro may impact traffic during Monday’s rush hour. A crash on I-55 past Exit 108 in Madison County is causing delays in the northbound lanes. A crash on I-20 before the...
Burned house near Chastain continues decline, attracting illegal dumping
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Broadmoor homeowner grows frustrated watching a burned structure decline at a busy intersection in her neighborhood. Residents have petitioned the city for years about the appearance, which is affecting their property values. “The roof is starting to cave in a lot,” said Elizabeth Steadham,...
$750M data center coming to Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WLBT) - A $750 million data center is coming to Clinton. In January, the Clinton Board of Aldermen approved entering into a FILOT agreement with an unnamed company to develop the center at 1001 Industrial Park Drive. The building used to be home to Delphi Packard Electric. According...
UMMC working to reschedule appointments after cyberattack
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) announced their phone lines are now working after a cyberattack on February 19, 2026. According to UMMC, the hospital is calling patients to reschedule missed appointments. If patients need to reach UMMC sooner, they can...
Burn Ban in Effect Through April 1
The City of Clinton has implemented a burn ban that will remain in effect through April 1. During this time, no burn permits will be issued, and all outdoor burning is strictly prohibited within the city limits. This includes the burning of yard debris, brush piles, and any other open outdoor fires.
JPD investigating after homicide on Cromwell Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department has responded to Cromwell Street at Rutledge Avenue after a homicide. Extensive details have not been made available yet, but JPD stated that the victim was female. This is the third Jackson homicide in less than 24 hours. This is a developing...
Mississippi Blood Services reports urgent need for several blood types
JACKSON – Mississippi Blood Services is reporting an urgent need for several blood types and is encouraging eligible donors to give as soon as possible. The organization said O-negative, O-positive, B-negative and B-positive blood types are especially needed to help meet current demand. Mississippi Blood Services...
Gluckstadt Police on scene after middle school receives threat
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WLBT) - The Gluckstadt Police Department is currently investigating a reported threat at Germantown Middle School. The department says that officers are on campus Monday afternoon, along with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. A social media post the department made stated, “We are actively...
Mississippi bill aims to hold landlords accountable
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi House bill aimed at holding landlords accountable for unpaid utility bills is one step closer to becoming law. The bill would criminalize landlords who are not paying the bills on time after being paid by tenants. Recently, some tenants living in Jackson apartments had their...
Multiple counties implement burn bans due to dry, windy conditions
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - More counties are implementing burn bans, citing drought and wildfire conditions. On Monday, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors and Copiah County Board of Supervisors signed off on the bans. Hinds County’s ban is in place until April 1. Outdoor fires and burning are prohibited per...
