Jackson MS

Freedom Schools have especially deep roots in Mississippi, started as part of the 1964 Freedom Summer project.

"Recent samples of the Pearl River, within the area of the extended advisory, indicate the impact of the untreated sewage has subsided and sample results have returned to pre-incident levels," the agency said in a press release.

Jackson, Mississippi sits less than three hours north of New Orleans, and our cities are inextricably linked by history. The City of New Orleans has been riding citizens between them since 1947. By Amtrak Train, Greyhound Bus, or by car, this classic day or weekend road trip is better than ever as Jackson's...

Jackson, Mississippi – A sweltering surge of heat and humidity will push dangerous conditions into much of Mississippi by Monday, with heat indices nearing 110°F across parts of the Mississippi River Delta and western counties. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a Level 2 “Elevated” heat...

According to the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 15.5 million students attend public high school every year, and more than 3.76 million are expected to graduate in 2025. However, those students have a wide variety of experiences over the course of their high school careers. To...

Last Time on B-MO in the MO’rning – It was a “Hallelujah Good Time” for Brother James Hudgins, Brandon Quick and the members of the congregation on hand at the old Walmart parking lot, as Pearl Hill Baptist church had their fundraiser this morning and I was super impressed. “The morning began at 5 this morning, and...

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The State Games of Mississippi are wrapping up this weekend, and the final day brought out athletes and spectators alike for a wide range of events. The day began bright and early at Bonita Lakes Park, where participants gathered for the annual 4.6-mile trail run. Runners navigated the scenic...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Although Sunday has started off with clear skies across the area, scattered showers and storms will move in later in the day. This will help keep temperatures in the lower 90s with heat index values below the triple digits for most of the area. The beginning of...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The 14th Annual Independence Celebration was held at the Reservoir on Saturday. The event concluded with a late night firework show for everyone to enjoy.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This year marks what would have been the 100th birthday of civil rights activist Medgar Evers. In Jackson, the community and special guests are honoring his legacy with powerful tributes. “Medgar Evers at 100” was held at the Jackson Convention Complex. The event featured speeches from Evers’...