Jackson MS

Jackson, Mississippi – Dangerous heat stress conditions are expected to intensify across Mississippi this week, especially west of Interstate 55 and along the Highway 49 corridor, where heat indices could climb as high as 110°F by midweek. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, temperatures in the...

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Clinton neighbors celebrated the Fourth of July at the 35th Annual Red, White and Blue Fest. The celebration was held at Traceway Park, where families set up lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy a night of music and fun. Food vendors served up all the Fourth of July favorites, including […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mostly sunny and dry weather might give way to some isolated, scattered showers and thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon. We’re only looking at a 20% chance at this point. Additionally, after a brief period of tolerable humidity, the heat index is going to kick back in. So, for the week ahead,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Moisture is beginning to return to the atmosphere after a brief dry spell, causing an increase in scattered showers and storms for Sunday afternoon. Temperatures are warming into the mid-90s, with heat index values in the lower 100s. Throughout the next week, we will see scattered...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - From Douglass to Duck Hill, bridging two Americas - one buried and one born - a group consisting of a few dozen individuals came out to Fondren Presbyterian Church on Saturday to learn about a North Mississippi tragedy, along with understanding more about the African American experience...

The nonprofit dedicated to bridging the tech and digital divide in Mississippi focused on AI’s real world impact with talks, virtual sessions, classes and hands-on workshops throughout the month. At this closing event, a suite of eight vehicles parked outside offered a low-key intro to the breadth of EV possibilities.

Mississippi’s America250 celebrations kicked off Thursday when Governor Tate Reeves signed a proclamation elevating the program that over the next year will recognize the people, history, and stories of the state. Announcing the program at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson, Reeves said Mississippi is the birthplace...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Temperatures will climb into the low to mid-90s, but with high humidity, the heat index could reach the low 100s. Even without an advisory, these conditions can be dangerous, so please stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the hottest part of the day. As it’s...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Northeast Jackson residents are concerned about road erosion after a vehicle got stuck on Wickwood Boulevard. The vehicle had minor damage, but one neighbor said the situation could have been worse. Wickwood Boulevard is locate din Ward 1, whose councilman is Ashby Foote. “I took pictures of...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There are a lot of Fourth of July events taking place across the Jackson-metro area, giving people a chance to relax and reconnect. “We are originally from South America, but we are now all Mississippians. We are full time Mississippians, and we love Mississippi and everything here. And, this...