Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A resolution outlining changes some Jackson city leaders would like to see with JXN Water is on its way to a federal judge. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved the non-binding measure, which includes several changes the members would like to see taken to improve JXN Water’s...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One of the suspects charged in the mass shooting that followed the 2025 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival will remain in custody. Marquavius McLeod appeared in court on January 6, 2026, for his preliminary hearing. He was charged with one count of murder and six counts of aggravated...

Gabriel Prado's Prado Lofts project on Meadowbrook Road at the north end of Fondren in Jackson has seen many ups and downs over the past several years, but the project has new life and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Prado told the Clarion Ledger there will be a groundbreaking for the project at 2 p.m. on...

A Louisiana inmate who has been on the loose for three months has been captured in Mississippi. U.S. Marshals re-arrested Christopher Delcambre, 51, a work-release inmate who was accused of leaving his work assignment in September 2025. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, Delcambre disappeared after...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The first “Mississippi Blues Marathon” was held 18 years ago, on January 5, 2008. Nearly 15 hundred runners participated in the race, which helps celebrate the state’s rich music history. That first marathon started in front of the Fondren Corner building on North...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If you want to meal plan or eat healthier this year, Studio 3 Contributor Keisha Henson shared some ideas. She made an easy taco salad on Studio 3 using lean meat, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and chips. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The 12th edition of The Scout Guide in Jackson will be released during a Gala on Friday, January 9th at the Country Club of Jackson. Audra Bowman shared The Scout Guide features 103 businesses this year!. The Gala features entertainment, food, a silent auction and more.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -First Alert Weather Day Friday. A cold front will move into the area and push a line of developing thunderstorms through as well. Some of the storms could be severe with wind, hail, torrential rain frequent lightning likely. Damaging wind & a tornado are possible. The storm system should be at...

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - Jackson's 2025 murder rate has declined for the fourth consecutive year, moving into double digits for the first time in several calendar years according to published reports. The year 2025 ended with 75 killings – a 32% decrease from 2024 and the first time under 100 since...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Runners will lace up on March 21, 2026, to support Mississippi’s only children’s hospital for the fourth annual Run the Rainbow for Children’s. The event will offer 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon and 50K routes, each with its own set of surprises. All routes will begin and end at Hal & Mal’s...