COLUMN | No Rest for Rivals: Governor’s Cup Embraces Tradition, Defies Logic
OXFORD, Miss. – Rivalries rarely wait for the “right” moment — and in Mississippi, they never do. In John Lyly’s 1579 novel Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit, the phrase “all’s fair in love and war” was coined. To this day, that mantra...
Beth Ann White denied rehearing by Court of Appeals
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A woman who killed a mother and her infant son while driving drunk has been denied a rehearing by the Mississippi Court of Appeals. On Thursday, the court rejected a request for rehearing by Beth Ann White, who was sentenced to 110 years in prison in May 2024.
8 artists announced for 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The National Folk Festival revealed the first eight artists who will be performing at the 83rd National Folk Festival in Downtown Jackson, which will be held November 13-15, 2026. “Hosting the National Folk Festival for a second year is a tremendous honor for Jackson,” said Jackson Mayor John Horhn. “This celebration […]
WORDS THAT LEAD: A celebration of Black women’s leadership and legacy in Jackson
JANS – The Dinsmor Clubhouse in Ridgeland transformed into a powerful hub of inspiration, strategy, and sisterhood on April 15, 2026, as Women for Progress of Mississippi, Inc. hosted the highly anticipated “Words That Lead” event. Celebrating 48 years of advocacy, awareness, and action, the organization brought nationally recognized thought leaders directly to the local community for an evening dedicated to the advancement of Black...
Jackson feeling the pinch at the pump as gas prices surge following start of...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - As Jackson grapples with how to make up a $23 million budget shortfall, leaders are now having to address rising gas prices. Documents obtained by 3 On Your Side show Fuelman expenses for the city have gone up nearly 64% since February 28, the start of the Iran war.
Woman says her nephew was stabbed at Hinds County jail, latest violence at the...
Nicole Gibson said her nephew, 26-year-old Isaac Gibson, told her he was stabbed over 10 times in the back of the head and the neck between 3 and 5 a.m. on Thursday.
8 Mississippi Soul Food Spots Known For Sunday Dinner Style Cooking Daily
Soul food is not just about what is on the plate. Beyond the taste, it brings back feelings tied to earlier times and long-standing traditions. It carries a sense of memory that goes far deeper than flavor alone. In Mississippi, this style of cooking is especially meaningful. It has deep...
Copiah County armed robbery suspect arrested
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is in custody after a reported robbery Saturday in Copiah County, authorities said. The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that Logan Macklin, 24, was arrested and charged with armed robbery of an individual. The robbery happened at the Wesson Truck Stop,...
Homicide investigation underway following shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday. JPD said the deadly shooting happened in the 6000 block of Abraham Lincoln Drive. The Hinds County Coroner is also at the scene. JPD states that Precinct 3 officers responded to the scene for...
Man sentenced for fatal Jackson gas station shootout
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A 30-year-old man, who was convicted in connection to a fatal shootout at a Jackson gas station in 2021, has been sentenced. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Christopher Barber was found guilty of both first-degree and second-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison for count one and an additional […]
