Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One of Extra Table’s annual programs will return in 2026. Driven by the mayors of more than 55 cities across Mississippi, March of the Mayors is a statewide canned food drive. Each participating city will begin collecting a particular food item on January 26, 2026, and collection runs through...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Temperatures are below average for Saturday, but there’s a lot more where that’s coming from. Afternoon highs today will reach around 52° with winds gusting nearly 15 mph in the afternoon. These northerly winds are ahead of a cold front that will bring potentially dangerous cold for Sunday...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A contractor, acting without permission, struck an 8-inch water pipe on Thursday, causing low water pressure to some on the Main Harbor System. According to officials, the unnamed contractor miscalculated his bore, resulting in the incident. The line break was so severe, officials said,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment complex. The fire occurred in the 5200 block of Manhattan Road on January 16, 2026. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A local truck driver school is preparing students to hit the road. Officials with the newly renovated Roadmaster Truck Driving School in Jackson want to set them up for success. “This gives people an opportunity to go from unemployed or underemployed to making an average about $66,000 in their...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two Mississippi diners were recently designated by Southern Living among the region’s most reputable diners. Many of Mississippi’s best restaurants are often well-kept secrets among residents. However, the beloved nature of the Ajax Diner in Oxford and Brent’s Drugs in Jackson was noticed by...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Fire Department responded to an apartment complex fire Friday evening. JFD received reports of a fire at Pebble Creek Apartments at approximately 6 p.m. Upon arrival at the scene, JFD units found smoke and flames coming from building B. According to JFD Division Fire...

SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Smith County resident Paul Ware was busy plowing his fields on Smith County Road 57 Tuesday evening when he heard a train coming down the tracks nearby. “I was expecting it to come on through while I was down in my pasture, but it didn’t,”...

The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced multiple lane closures in Rankin County due to a bridge strike. The right lane of the U.S. 49 north flyover ramp to I-20 westbound is closed after being struck earlier today, MDOT said. Crews are assessing the damage and preparing for a temporary repair....

JACKSON - Several Delta area municipal officials attended the Mississippi Municipal League's Mid-Winter Legislative Conference this week in Jackson. They got a briefing from Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and House speaker Jason White. The group has several proposed legislative priorities for 2026, including...