Mission Mississippi to host 10th annual legislative prayer breakfast in Jackson
JACKSON — Mission Mississippi will host its 10th annual Mississippi Legislative Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 14, bringing together lawmakers, civic leaders, and members of the Christian community for a morning focused on prayer and unity. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. at First Baptist Church Jackson, 431 N....
Victims of Mississippi water crisis attempt to revive class action
(CN) — In a narrow federal appeals court hearing Thursday, residents of Jackson, Mississippi, fought to revive their class action against the city, claiming they were denied due process in dealing with contaminated drinking water and inflated bills. The case stems from the city’s long-running water crisis, which...
Here’s one way Jackson’s water manager says a 12% rate hike could be cut...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A position paper presented to a federal judge this week could offer a way to reduce a proposed water rate hike, but it would require the city to take on an additional $40 million in payments. The paper was submitted to U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate...
Emerchant Capital, BioCrete Global to add 200 jobs in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Emerchant Capital LLC and BioCrete Global Manufacturing announced plans to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility at Metrocenter in Jackson that will create 200 jobs. Officials said the announcement represents a major economic development milestone for Jackson and the Metrocenter...
Escaped work-release inmate captured in Mississippi, faces new charge
AMITE, La. — A work-release inmate who escaped custody in September was recaptured this week in Mississippi and now faces an additional felony charge, authorities said. Christopher Delcambre, 51, was taken into custody Monday by the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force after investigators...
Child’s Christmas bike taken from driveway
RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in a case involving a bike which was taken from the driveway of a residence. On Jan. 5 at approximately 2 p.m., an unknown white male loaded a blue Lectric XP4 eBike into...
Driver killed in Bentonia crash involving school bus
BENTONIA, Miss. (WJTV) – A driver was killed after a GMC Canyon collided with a school bus in Bentonia, authorities said. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 433 around 3:15 p.m. on January 8, 2026. According to Yazoo County deputies, a dark-colored GMC Canyon was traveling northbound on...
Gov. Reeves shares excitement, high hopes for Ole Miss ahead of Fiesta Bowl
On Wednesday in Jackson, Governor Tate Reeves spoke to WLOX’s Hugh Keeton about what it means to the state to have the Rebels in the spotlight.
With Horhn as mayor, lawmakers show greater appetite to support Jackson’s needs
The audio version of this story is AI generated and is not human reviewed. It may contain errors or inaccuracies. With the position of Jackson mayor now held by a former colleague, many state lawmakers say they’re more eager than ever to help the metro area. But their ideas this session of how to do so might not be...
New safety measures planned after Northpark Mall fight
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Five teenagers are facing charges for their involvement in a fight at Northpark Mall’s food court on Saturday. In a Thursday meeting between law enforcement and Northpark Mall, management policies and procedures moving forward were the priority. Though the new general manager for the mall...
