Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Brandi Carter needs her wine. As the owner of Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson, Mississippi, she sells natural wine delivered to her business by a state agency responsible for distributing alcoholic beverages to liquor stores, bars and restaurants. But delays caused by problems in a state warehouse have led Carter and many other retailers to see their inventory dwindle and their...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - One of the world’s largest garage sales is open for business in East Texas. The semiannual Hiway 80 Sale is in its 24th year, spanning nearly 400 miles. It’s held twice a year on the third weekend of April and October, when sellers line up along highway 80 all the way from Mesquite, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) announced the completion of Operation United Front, an operation conducted in Jackson. The operation resulted in two arrests and the recovery of seven human trafficking victims.  According to Fitch’s office, the operation was conducted April 15, 2026. Mississippi Attorney General’s Office investigators and prosecutors worked with […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Residents on Brookwood Place in South Jackson say they have been living near a growing sinkhole for three years, and their concerns have fallen on deaf ears. The sinkhole features caved-in pavement several inches deep, crumbling at the edges. “What I’m seeing is that we are...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippians finding it hard to provide meals for their families are getting assistance from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and New Horizon Ministries to put food on their tables. A major donation to the Jackson church is being boxed for an upcoming food...

JACKSON, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — Interstate 55 bridges over the Pearl River in Jackson will have alternating lane closures between 8 p.m., and 6 a.m., until Friday, May 8. All crews will start overlaying the northbound I-55 bridge with hybrid polymer concrete before moving to the southbound side. For more information, visit the website https://dotd.la.gov/ or […]

Revell Outdoor Power has announced the launch of a special community fundraising initiative aimed at supporting breast cancer patients in Central Mississippi. The company is raffling a limited‑edition “Pink Warrior” Scag Patriot mower, with one hundred percent of the proceeds benefiting patients staying at the Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge in Jackson.

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – There will be a temporary closure of the Old Byram Road bridge in Hinds County. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), both directions of the bridge over Interstate 55 will be closed from 7:00 a.m. on April 27, 2026, through June 8, 2026, for repairs. Drivers should seek […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An Ohio man was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for illegally possessing credit card encoding devices. According to court documents, on April 28, 2024, Sean Matthew Langston, Jr., 33, of Columbus, Ohio, was arrested in Rankin County following a traffic stop. Prosecutors said Langston and his co-defendant, John Carleton […]

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The bi-annual Canton Flea Market Arts & Crafts Show will return in May 2026. Organizers said the event will feature one-of-a-kind finds, handmade treasures and local favorites at the Historic Canton Square. The Canton Flea Market will be held on May 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will […]