Jackson MS

Award-winning Mississippi author and physician Darden North returns with Rooftop, the third installment in his Diana Bratton series of medical thrillers. Published by WordCrafts Press, the novel brings readers back into the complex world of Dr. Diana Bratton, a talented surgeon whose calm, professional surface masks...

Here's a road trip idea from Twin States News. Children and families are invited to dive into a world of discovery at the Water Journey Festival, taking place July 25 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson. This fun-filled, interactive event is designed...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A revised study that evaluates multiple proposals to address flooding along the Pearl River in Hinds and Rankin County will be released later this week. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announced that the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Pearl River...

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The expected date of publication of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (RDEIS) for the Pearl River Basin Mississippi Federal Flood Risk Management Project is Thursday, July 3, 2025. Once published, a Notice of...

The Town of Terry broke ground over the weekend on a new police station and a new civic center after the hard work of city officials and area legislators paid off. “That’s something Terry has never had,” said Mayor Joseph Kendrick, Jr. “This will be great for the town of Terry to have their own police station.”

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Half of Jackson’s main water treatment plant was shut down for five days back in February, and chances are, you didn’t notice it at the tap. Data obtained by 3 On Your Side shows the city’s two water treatment facilities have faced at least 10 interruptions in service since last May, including...

Chokwe Antar Lumumba is ending his second term as mayor of Mississippi's capital city. He pledged to make Jackson the most radical city in America but spent most of his time dealing with emergencies.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a 39-year-old man was arrested for committing a string of crimes in the Westchester Hills Subdivision. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said Quinton Culbertson was arrested on June 28. His charges include house burglary, malicious...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It’s no secret squatting continues to be an ongoing problem throughout the state - especially in the Metro. However, on July 1, a new law will go into effect that will help tackle this issue. Earlier this year, lawmakers passed House Bill 1200, also known...

In a heartwarming moment that perfectly captures the spirit of community policing, a routine call turned into a memorable afternoon for both officers and local kids in a Byram neighborhood. While Delta Shift officers with the Byram Police Department were on duty, they were interrupted by a group of curious...