4th Annual Run the Rainbow to support children’s hospital
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...
Cathead, Ole Miss to host Fiesta Bowl watch parties
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss fans have much to look forward to with the upcoming Fiesta Bowl, and two organizations are making sure fans are able to enjoy the gameday experience without leaving Mississippi. For fans in the Jackson area, Cathead Distillery will host a watch party on their “Big Screen” projector....
Roadmaster invests $1.5M in its renovated Jackson truck driving school
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Roadmaster Drivers School is unveiling a $1.5 million renovation of its Jackson, Miss. training facility, featuring completely resurfaced CDL training, testing
Damaging Winds, Tornado Possible Friday
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Friday as a strong cold front moves in late Thursday night into Friday, bringing a line of severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds are the primary concern, with hail, frequent lightning, and isolated tornadoes also possible. The strongest storms are...
U.S. Marshals Capture Escaped Louisiana Inmate
A work release inmate who walked off the job in Hammond has been captured by U.S. Marshals.
Vicksburg carjacking suspect arrested in Clinton
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A Vicksburg carjacking suspect was arrested in Clinton. According to Vicksburg police, the carjacking occurred at the Circle K on Clay Street on January 6, 2026. When officers arrived at the gas station, an O’Reilly employee said he was attempting to get gas when he was assaulted, and the...
These restaurants, schools, in, near, Jackson fail December health inspections
In the Jackson area, four restaurants and food service facilities received failing health inspection grades in December 2025, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health . As of Jan. 5, three of the four facilities have conducted follow-up inspections and rectified the failing grade. Below are the...
Ridgeland’s Vergent Loan Management Software Has International Reach
Platform is built to support both simple and complex requests. While well-known in the arena of financial technology, many Mississippi business owners might not realize that a lending technology company founded in Ridgeland in 2005 now not only has a national, but also an international reach. Vergent Loan Management...
Mississippi College turns 200, begins 2026 with Founders Week celebration
Mississippi College is commemorating its 200th anniversary with several celebratory events and activities throughout 2026, from Founders Week in January to Commencement in May and an October celebration weekend, which will reflect the university’s bicentennial fervor. The oldest institution of higher learning in the...
Parent and Caregiver Workshop
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – The Behavioral and Mental Health Alliance will hold the Parent & Caregiver Workshop: Behavior Basics. The event will be held at CC’s Coffeehouse in Ridgeland from 10:00 a.m. to noon on January 10, 2026.
