Mississippi Museum of Art Confirms Purchase of Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Property
Jackson, MS…The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA/the Museum) today confirmed its acquisition of Fountainhead, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood following approval by the Jackson Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. The residence and its furnishings were designed by the...
Jackson Police Searching for Missing 84-Year-Old Man Last Seen Driving Toward Raymond
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson police are asking for the public’s help locating an 84-year-old man who went missing after leaving to visit a relative in Raymond. C.J. Hill was last seen leaving Village Drive on Monday, driving a dark gray 2025 Nissan Altima with Louisiana license plate 672318, according to the Jackson...
Shad White’s Big Push: Tougher Enforcement, and a ‘Game-Changer’ in Ethics Reform
JACKSON, MS (The Ocean Springs Record) — State Auditor Shad White is moving into the 2026 legislative session with a slate of proposals he says, will cut government waste, strengthen immigration enforcement, and give citizens new tools to expose corruption. White has announced repeatedly, 'he will fight against...
A missing and vulnerable teen from Mississippi was found safe in Flint, Michigan
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A missing and vulnerable teenager from Mississippi was found safe nearly 1,000 miles away. Victoria Wadsworth, an 18-year-old from Pearl, Mississippi, who was described as “vulnerable” by authorities, went missing on December 7. Two days later, the Pearl Police Department announced that, through...
Silver Alert issued for 46-year-old Jackson woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 46-year-old Jackson woman. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Olivia Krout was last seen around 10:00 p.m. on December 8, 2025, in the 4800 block of Sunnybrook Drive. She was walking in an unknown direction. According to MBI,...
Georgia man suspected of assault is involved in an officer shooting
SANDY SPRINGS – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer shooting that occurred during an assault investigation. LaAndre Marktanne Thomas was pronounced dead at the hospital on December 4, 2025. Thomas’s body will be taken to Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. ORIGINAL...
Inmate bites, assaults detention officer at Rankin County Jail: authorities
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A detention officer at the Rankin County Adult Detention Center was injured by an inmate, according to investigators. The incident occurred at the facility around 8:00 p.m. on December 8, 2025. Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, said Sgt. Stephanie Dodd...
Jackson police arrest two in deadly shooting on Revere Street
Jackson police arrested and charged two suspects in connection to a Friday, Dec. 5, homicide on Revere Street. Hinds County Sheriff and Jackson Police Chief Tyree Jones said a shooting occurred Friday morning at a residence in the 2800 block of Revere Street. Two men were injured, with one, later identified as...
The Massive Farmers Market In Mississippi Where $35 Fills Your Backseat With Bargains
There’s something almost magical about walking into the Mississippi Farmers Market in Jackson with two twenty-dollar bills in your pocket and leaving with your car’s suspension groaning under the weight of fresh produce, homemade treats, and artisanal treasures. This isn’t just grocery shopping – it’s a Saturday...
MDOT announces temporary lane closures on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be temporary lane closures on Interstate 55 in Jackson. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the two left lanes of I-55 South between Pearl Street and I-20 West will be closed for epoxy and joint repairs. The closures will take place between 8:00 p.m....
