Police arrest 16-year-old wanted for murder in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A 16-year-old has been arrested after being wanted by authorities for a murder in Jackson earlier this month. The shooting...
Suspect arrested in connection with Adkins Blvd shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting along Adkins Boulevard that went viral after the video was...
As meteorology struggles with diversity, NOAA celebrates Black history
With February marking Black History Month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is spotlighting some of its meteorologists. The field...
Showstopping HBCU Marching Band Performs With Usher At Super Bowl LVIII
The Sonic Boom of the South was heard loud and clear when the Jackson State University band appeared with Grammy-winning R&B superstar UsherThe Sonic...
Jackson man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or...
3 arrested for separate shootings in capital city
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating several shootings in the capital city. On February 12, JPD began investigating an aggravated...
Jackson Planetarium has a new and improved floor plan
JACKSON, Miss. - A crowd of supporters gathered in the Mississippi Museum of Arts for an update on the planetarium. City leaders and donors...
This Is The HBCU Band Usher Brought To The Super Bowl Halftime Show
At Usher’s much-awaited Super Bowl halftime show , the Sonic Boom of the South from Jackson State University made a surprise...
The legendary voice of Larry Armstrong
JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – A man has touched thousands of lives with his voice. For some loyal WJTV viewers,...
Person in critical condition, woman in custody after Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A woman is in custody after allegedly shooting someone in Jackson. A press release says that the incident happened on...

















