Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson mother is still searching for justice in the death of her son, Omar Drake. Anita Drake said his case was quietly closed late last year without her being notified. Omar was found deceased near the train tracks on North State Street near Woodway Drive in October 2024. “Got a […]

The FBI announced yesterday that it is dedicating additional personnel to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis. The staffing surge supports Operations Not Forgotten, an initiative focused on solving violent crimes in Indian Country, particularly those against women and children. Native...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Fire Department is investigating a deadly house fire on the 3000 block of West McDowell Road. Crews were called to the home around 4:57 a.m. Saturday, after a report of a fire with a possible entrapment. When firefighters arrived, smoke and flames were coming...

The Petal Panthers get the sweep over the Pearl Pirates after a 8-0 win on Thursday and a 11-1 win on Tuesday.

Madison, Miss. — SRS Real Estate Partners has negotiated the $9.4 million sale of a single-tenant retail property leased to Academy Sports + Outdoors located in Madison, about 15 miles north of Jackson. Michael Berk, Patrick Nutt and Chip Watson of SRS Real Estate represented the Louisiana-based private seller. The...

The National Weather Service office in Jackson issued a marginal risk for severe storms for parts of the state Saturday afternoon into early Sunday, April 4-5, 2026, the agency said. The agency said the main threats are damaging winds and quarter-sized hail. The NWS urged residents to follow local meteorologists...

PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A Pearl police car was struck by an intoxicated driver Friday night. At approximately 7:45 p.m. April 3, Pearl Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 20 Westbound near the U.S. Highway 49 exit, according to officials. During the traffic stop, a second police...

JACKSON – The Mississippi State Department of Health is urging consumers to check their freezers after a public health alert was issued for certain frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets that may contain unsafe levels of lead. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the alert...

Rankin County’s logistics scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like to keep things moving. From warehouse work to order management, there’s something here for every level of experience.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The state rested its case on Thursday against a woman, who was charged in connection to a drunk driving crash that killed two people in Jackson. Defense attorneys for Jada Kelly motioned for a mistrial, but Judge Debra Gibbs denied the motion. Kelly was charged...