Showers today before potential thunderstorms tomorrow
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Scattered showers will persist for areas south of I-20 throughout the morning. We could see a few breaks in the mostly cloudy skies this afternoon, allowing temperatures to climb into the mid-70s. The work week will start with scattered rain chances and isolated thunderstorms. There is...
Names Not Forgotten: Inside the Mysterious Disappearance of Donald Hewitt Jr.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - As Melody Vaughn made her way into WLBT, she held a manila folder with documents from the Jackson Police Department surrounding the investigation of her son, Donald Hewitt Jr. An incident report, emails, and pictures of Donald were all that was in the folder. Most documents...
Mississippi College softball splits doubleheader with No. 5 Auburn Montgomery in Montgomery
The Choctaws and Warhawks split their Gulf South Conference doubleheader Friday, with Mississippi College losing the opener but winning the second game to even the series.
Pearl River flood control project could boost Jackson’s economic growth
The Pearl River Flood Control Project in the Jackson region could spur economic development, according to local leaders. The project aims to prevent flooding and create opportunities for commercial and recreational growth along both banks of the river, including retail spaces, walking and bike paths, and nature...
Mississippi Made exhibit opens at Two Mississippi Museums
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A new free exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums highlights the people and inventions from Mississippi that have made an impact across the nation. The “Mississippi Made” exhibit features 250 artifacts tied to the state, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Items on...
Strong winds cause damage in Byram
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – Strong winds caused damage in the City of Byram on Saturday. According to Byram police, multiple trees fell across roadways and on power lines. They encouraged residents to use caution while traveling on roadways. Emergency crews and Entergy crews are working to restore power and remove downed...
Thousands without power in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — More than 10,000 homes and businesses across Mississippi are without electricity as of Sunday morning following severe storms, according to the latest power outage data. A total of 10,139 customers are currently without power across the state. That represents about 0.68% of the 1,481,171 electric...
Man convicted of killing woman, unborn child in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A 22-year-old man was found guilty of killing a woman and her unborn child in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Joseph Brown, 22, was found guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and drive-by shooting. On December 15, 2021, Jackson police responded to a...
Belhaven Softball Splits Opening Games at NFCA Leadoff Classic
The Belhaven softball team opened the NFCA Leadoff Classic with a walk-off win over Pfeiffer before falling to Mount Union. The Blazers are now 6-5 overall.
Hinds CC Advances Multiple Athletes to Finals at NJCAA Indoor Championships
Hinds Community College qualified a strong group of athletes for Saturday's finals across sprint, hurdle, mid-distance, relay, and field events during the first day of the NJCAA Indoor Championships.
