Jackson MS

Gluckstadt expected to be home of $100 million sports complex

GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - A land agreement has been reached on a 43-acre site in Gluckstadt for the future home of a proposed $100...

Mississippi authorities looking for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Tuesday morning fatal shooting

Mississippi authorities are looking for an ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in connection with a fatal shooting Tuesday.The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office reported on social...

New JSU president fills cabinet with familiar faces, including IHL’s former attorney

Marcus Thompson, the newly appointed president of Jackson State University, has finalized six key administrative hires as his tenure reaches the two-month mark....

Shower Today; Flooding Risk Tomorrow

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A mild start to our Tuesday morning with temperatures in the low to mid 50s getting out the door. Rain...

On and off light showers Tuesday, heavy rain Wednesday

Several waves of rain could add drought busting rainfall totals to the area. 16 WAPT Meteorologist Christana Kay has your forecast.Story continues

Youth Court judge says Henley-Young being used as long-term housing facility

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - More than three dozen teens charged as adults are currently being held at Hinds County's youth detention center, including 16...

Ridgeland Police Department launches new app for smartphones

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - You now have access to the Ridgeland Police Department right at your fingertips. "This is the twenty-first century. This is...

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