CMU commissioner tied to Canton bribery scandal appeals conviction to Fifth Circuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Canton Municipal Utilities commissioner convicted on two felony corruption charges has appealed his conviction to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Cleveland Anderson is expected to be sentenced on two counts on Wednesday afternoon in U.S. District Court in connection with a...
Man in stable condition after being hit by car at Hope
A man remains in a Jackson hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in the Hope Community last week. Neshoba County Sheriff’s Deputies received a call reporting a motorist had accidentally hit a pedestrian at the intersection of County Road 147 and County Road 2606 on Dec. 3, at 7:15 p.m.
Arson suspected in Rankin County house fire
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Rankin County house fire is under investigation for arson. The fire occurred at a home on Burch Road in Rankin County on December 9, 2025. “The vehicle was a total loss, but the house was only partially burned. We did have one firefighter from one of the fire departments […]
Circuit Judge Damon Stevenson takes oath as fifth trial judge for Hinds County
At his early fall investiture ceremony, newly-appointed Hinds County Circuit Judge Damon Stevenson of Clinton spoke of accountability, fairness, mercy, redemption and justice. He said that he wants to do his part to make Hinds County safe. “I want young people to walk in my courtroom, and I want to...
Why Tap Water in These Cities Is Quietly Being Replaced by Bottled Alternatives
The Growing Crisis Behind Your Faucet The Growing Crisis Behind Your Faucet (image credits: wikimedia) Picture this: you turn on your kitchen faucet expecting crystal-clear water, but instead, what flows out carries invisible dangers that have been accumulating for decades. This isn’t a distant dystopian fantasy –...
The Enormous Flea Market In Mississippi Where Locals Go Crazy For Dirt-Cheap Deals
In the heart of Flowood, Mississippi lies a bargain hunter’s paradise so legendary that locals plan their weekends around it and out-of-towners map special trips just to experience its magic. The Flowood Antique Flea Market isn’t just a place to shop—it’s a full-blown adventure where every aisle promises discovery...
One hospitalized after Jackson house fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was hospitalized after a house fire in Jackson. The fire occurred at a home on Linden Place on December 8, 2025. According to firefighters, the fire started in the living room. One person was found upstairs and taken to a local hospital for treatment. The cause of the fire […]
Tyree Jones’ pay as JPD chief, Hinds sheriff with 2 paychecks
Following his confirmation as temporary chief of the Jackson Police Department, Tyree Jones is now receiving two public salaries while continuing to serve as Hinds County Sheriff. As Hinds County Sheriff, Jones earns an annual salary of $144,000, according to a public records request submitted by the Clarion Ledger...
Navigating seasonal depression during the holidays
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - While some are out enjoying the holiday festivities, others may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder. “And we see that a lot whenever there’s the time change, when there’s less sunlight and we don’t feel like we have as much time in the day.”
400 foster children shop for new shoes
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Santa makes an early stop for 400 children in foster care. Monday night, each child was given a brand-new pair of shoes just in time for the Christmas holiday. Kicks for Kids is a partnership between a Fondren business, a church and the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.
