Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes says he is getting a head start on re-enacting the city’s curfew ordinance. Stokes says school will be out soon, and he wants to make sure young people under 18 don’t get into trouble. Hours are from 10 p.m....

Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed off on the creation of a water authority to oversee the problem-plagued JXN Water on Tuesday when he signed a bill opposed by many Jackson area politicians. The bill, known as the Jackson Metro Water Authority Act, would create a nine-member board to oversee Jackson’s...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Attorneys for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) and city of Jackson are firing back, days after the state asked a federal judge to ban the term “airport takeover” from being used in the airport takeover case. On Friday, JMAA and the city filed...

STAR, Miss. (WLBT) - If you’ve ever known a child battling cancer, this weekend’s event in Star carried special meaning. Star Baptist Church hosted its annual Spring Festival, bringing the community together to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. What looked like a lively car...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Rain returns to the forecast today! A cold front is moving into our area this evening through early Sunday morning, bringing scattered showers with some isolated thunderstorms in the mix as well. Thunderstorms will remain below severe levels tonight. Light showers will begin in the Lower...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) students are concerned about campus housing, specifically at the Walthall Lofts. The temporary housing assignment will close to JSU students. “Starting at the beginning of the semester, we were informed as students who stay in the Walthall Lofts, which is an off campus residence that is co-ed, […]

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said deputies will work to address gun violence and crack down on machine gun conversion devices. According to Jones, one of the growing dangers deputies encounter is the presence of machine gun conversion kits, also known as “switches.” The devices illegally convert firearms into fully […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - What began as a simple idea seven years ago has grown into a vibrant tradition in South Jackson. The annual South Jackson Parade returned for its seventh year on Saturday, drawing marching bands, local vendors, and families to the grounds of Cardozo Middle School for a day centered on community pride and connection.

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Genuine MS Farmers Market will open at the Rankin County Co-op in Brandon in May. The seasonal farmers market is expected to open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning May 16, 2026, and run through October 2026. “This unique […]

Jackson Man Charged After Fire Incident at Grandmother’s Property I still can’t stop thinking about what happened in Jackson on […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.