Jackson MS

Six student-athletes at Clinton High School were recently recognized as Athletes of the Month for their accomplishments in competition and academics, as nominated by their respective team coaches. The Athlete of the Month Award is sponsored and presented by Clinton State Farm Insurance Agent Tim Bruss, a longtime...

29 year old Jasmine Purvis was last seen in Jackson, Mississippi on December 3, 2020. She disappeared after telling her grandfather to come pick her up. On December 3, 2020, Jasmine Purvis was last seen in the 1100 block of Carnation Street in Jackson, Mississippi. She called her grandfather, asking him to come pick...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jill Conner Browne, Boss Sweet Potato Queen, visited Studio 3 to show off this year’s crown that will be raffled off. She also relived the history of the queens and spoke about the money they’ve raised for Batson’s Children’s Hospital in Jackson.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Litter continues to be a challenge in the City of Jackson, and leaders are working on new strategies to keep neighborhoods clean. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said cleanup crews can only do so much, and the city is turning to partnerships and community groups to help tackle the issue. “If we’re […]

Lumumba’s motion to dismiss comes weeks after a co-defendant in Jackson’s bribery scandal, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, filed his own motion to dismiss the case.

All JetBlue flights were temporarily grounded early Tuesday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Ridgeland crews are working to repair a severed water pipe. According to Ridgeland police, the damage was discovered on March 9, 2026. As a result of the break, several residences on the east side of Old Canton Road experienced a water outage. The affected areas include Country Club Woods,...

The Pearl River Flood Control Project in the Jackson region could be a boon for economic development for the capital city, leaders said Thursday afternoon. The flood prevention project will offer business opportunities for commercial and recreational development, Keith Turner with the Rankin Hinds Pearl River Flood...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson’s next police chief will be getting the salary she was promised. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved amending the compensation plan, ensuring Dr. RaShall Brackney will legally be paid the $150,000 a year she was promised when offered the job. Because the item...

Community members joined local leaders for the first day of the Copiah County Clean Up Initiative on Saturday. Participants included Crystal Springs Mayor Steve Singleton, former mayor Walter Rielly III, members of the Copiah County Board of Supervisors, and Hazlehurst Aldermen Jesse Larry and Jeremy McKinzie. Local...