Alleged synagogue arsonist asks for trial to be continued
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — The man accused of setting the state’s largest synagogue on fire is asking for his trial to be continued. On Friday, an attorney for Spencer Pittman asked that the April 6 criminal trial for his client be postponed to give him “additional time to review discovery materials, meet with the...
📢 MDEQ hiring Environmental Engineer in Training – apply by June 30
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is hiring a full-time Environmental Engineer in Training (PIN 4041) for its Permitting, Certification & Compliance Division in Jackson. The position pays $51,210–$74,237 per year.
JFD Citizens’ Fire Academy readies residents for emergencies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson residents stepped into the world of emergency response through a hands-on training experiences at the Jackson Fire Department’s (JFD) Citizens’ Fire Academy. “We believe that our community should be well versed in fire safety, because that as a whole helps us as a community reduce the...
Sister Dorothea Sondgeroth: A life of faith, courage and service in Jackson
JANS – For more than 40 years, Sister Dorothea Sondgeroth, O.P., associate executive director for St. Dominic’s Foundation, has been a cornerstone of FMOL Health | St. Dominic. She grew up in the Midwest and joined the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Ill. That calling led her into healthcare,...
‘I’m about to blow this apartment up’: Threat caught on camera before Jackson fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson apartment building caught fire Sunday, leaving eight families without a home after a Ring camera captured a man threatening to blow up an apartment hours before the blaze. “I’m about to blow this apartment up,” the man said in the video. Hours...
Tyree Jones marks final day as Jackson police chief, thanks city and department leaders
JACKSON – Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said Tuesday was his final day serving as chief of the Jackson Police Department, bringing to a close a seven-month stretch in which he held both leadership roles. In a statement, Jones said,. “Today is my final day serving as Chief of...
‘Paving the Path’ car showcase in Utica
UTICA, Miss. (WJTV) – A community event in Utica will combine fun and fundraising for a meaningful cause. The “Paving the Path” car showcase is part of an autism walk and touch-a-truck event, all aimed at making local playgrounds more inclustive. The event will be held on April 11, 2026, at Utica Park.
Bill which would create a separate water authority in Jackson heads to Gov. Reeves
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Metro Jackson Water Authority Act is headed to Gov. Tate Reeves’ desk. The legislation would create a separate water authority in the city of Jackson. The bill has undergone several changes, the major contention being centered on who would be placed on the water...
‘I just found it’: Days before trial, prosecutors unearth body camera footage Jackson police...
The Jackson Police Department neglected to include the body cam in the case it turned over to the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office — a recurring problem that attorneys in Jackson have identified with the understaffed agency.
National Federation of the Blind of Mississippi holds annual convention
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The National Federation of the Blind of Mississippi gathered for a busy weekend of meetings, workshops and advocacy during its annual state convention in Pearl. The event focused on leadership development, community support and expanding resources for people who are blind or visually impaired....
