Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department has made an arrest in the shooting death of a married Jackson couple, who were slain in 2024. On July 11 of last year, a husband and wife were killed in a shooting at Addison Place Apartments on Robinson Street. According to...

This Sunday Cross Roads Baptist Church called Rev. Billy Hollingsworth—known lovingly as Mr. Billy as our new Children’s Minister!. Mr. Billy brings a heartfelt passion for equipping children and families to grow in their faith together. With his experience, joyful spirit, and God-given vision for children’s...

Got extra pens, paper or other office supplies? Jackson Public Schools will take them. The district, in partnership with Women for Progress of Mississippi, is hosting its annual “Stuff the Bus” event, where people can drop off much-needed classroom supplies for JPS teachers. Volunteers are taking donations from...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Organizations will host events to gather school supplies for students in the Jackson area. The Jackson Public School District (JPS) is partnering with Women for Progress of Mississippi for the 2025 Stuff-the-Bus event. The event will take place Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - WLBT’s Digital Desk Host Cara Shirley breaks down the top three stories on “Top 3 From WLBT” for Friday morning. The granddaughter of a civil rights activist has died following a shooting that happened this past Sunday morning. Pearl River Bridge on I-55...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) lifted the expanded water contact advisory for a portion of the Pearl River, following a significant sewer line break reported earlier this month by JXN Water. The expanded advisory, issued June 5, 2025, extended from the Swinging...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - In this Living Better with Ambetter segment, Dr. Justin Turner, Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine - UMMC, discussed Men’s Health and how men can improve health and leader to a longer healthier life. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe...

Progress is clearly visible on the property which Mississippi College and its partners are developing across from the university at the southwest corner of Highway 80 and Springridge Road. But the streets, curbs and gutters only scratch the surface of what’s actually been done at the site during the first phase of...

Bail has been set for a Jackson man accused of biting a police officer. Rayshun Williams has been charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and marijuana sale. He appeared in Jackson Municipal Court on Wednesday, when Judge Jeffrey Reynolds set his bond at $500,000. The amount includes...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Medgar Evers would have been 100 years old July 2nd. As the celebration of his legacy and hope for the future continues in Jackson, Friday, local and national journalists share the power of storytelling and civil rights. Our own Howard Ballou was one of the panelists...