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CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Christian University’s (MC) undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future teachers in reading instruction. The recognition comes from the organization’s Teacher Prep Revie

BYRAM, Miss. (WLBT) - The 2026 Swinging Bridge Festival slated for June 20 is now canceled, City of Byram officials announced Wednesday. “We regret to have to cancel the Swinging Bridge Festival this weekend. This week’s storms have soaked the ground so much that we are not able to bring in large equipment such as carn

UPDATE: FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – According to Entergy Mississippi’s website, power has been restored to the area. FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 1,300 customers lost power Wednesday morning in Flowood. The outages were reported along Lakeland Drive near the Jackson airport, as well as Liberty Road and Flowood Drive.

A solemn tribute is making its way across the nation, honoring the Emergency Medical Services professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. The EMS Memorial Service’s annual […]

JACKSON — A 20-year-old man was killed and another man was injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Jackson, according to the Jackson Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 10:55 p.m. to the 300 block of North Prentiss Street after receiving reports of gunfire. Investigators said four Black males...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Anthony Thompson with Clark Builders visited Today at 11 with information about the beautiful home and encouraging people to reserve their ticket by July 10 to be entered in another drawing for a Generac Whole Home Generator, courtesy of Southern Bath & Kitchen, with installation provided by Cro

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man was found guilty of second-degree murder and currently faces up to 40 years behind bars in connection to the 2023 shooting death of 29-year-old Dan Belton, Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced Wednesday. On Sept. 19, 2023, a woman reported to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson business owner said he’s worried about more heavy rain moving into the metro area, after recent storms left standing water outside of his Bailey Avenue restaurant. “What I saw the last few days, if the rain is what they say it’s going to be, there’s going to be a […]

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) opened a new barber school at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) in Rankin County, aimed at helping inmates gain job skills before returning to the community. The program will allow inmates to earn barber certifications tha

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a 20 year-old man was killed during a shooting. The shooting occurred in the 300 block of North Prentiss Street just before 11:00 p.m. on June 16, 2026. According to police, witnesses stated that four men were standing in front of an apartment complex when