Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in Jackson is set to be revitalized with several new expansions to connect several amenities by walking or biking. During an event hosted on June 9, 2026, several new construction projects were announced by the Lefleur’s Bluff Conservancy, which hopes to bring natu

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Miss Mississippi delegates spent most of today in rehearsals after last night’s annual parade. Miss Leaf River Valley, Miss Meridian and Miss Metro Jackson will be on stage tomorrow night, competing in Evening Wear, On-Stage Conversation and Fitness. Katelyn Perry, Miss Leaf River Valley, said

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If you’ve driven through Fondren recently, you’ve likely seen dozens of young trees being planted along the roadway. The trees are part of a $250,000 project designed to improve the streetscape in the Fondren Business Improvement District (BID) that should wrap up by the end of the summer.

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) — Work continues on replacing bridges on Highway 51 in Madison County. The Mississippi Department of Transportation says the third portion of the project is replacing five bridges. Each site has been cleared. Work is now underway on the two closed bridges between Tithelo Road...

On Jun. 5th, high school students from across Mississippi recently showcased their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during the 2026 Algorithms and Energy STEM Summer Camp at Jackson State University. Hosted in partnership with ExxonMobil and Rice University’s Tapia Center, the camp conc

MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - The city of Madison is moving forward with a plan to extend pedestrian sidewalks along Main Street, using a nearly $665,000 federal grant from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). Pete Vozzo, senior director of operations for the city of Madison, said the new sidewalk will...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ward 7 Councilman Kevin Parkinson wants to create a community code enforcement volunteer pilot program to address vacant homes, overgrown lots and dilapidated properties. Under the plan, residents, neighborhood associations and community groups would identify, document and report code violations

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney John K. “Bubba” Bramlett announced a Meridian man was sentenced has a habitual offender. According to Bramlett, Mario DeCarlos Cole, 40, was sentenced by the Rankin County Circuit Court to serve a total of 45 years and seven months in the cust

The Canton Elementary School community in Canton, Mississippi, is grieving the loss of Tyler Mack, a kindergartner who died on June 6 in a tragic car accident. The school shared the heartbreaking news on its Facebook page, describing Tyler as a child whose bright smile and sweet spirit touched the hearts of everyone ar

MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - Madison police arrested a delivery driver Sunday after an alleged disturbance at the Taco Bell on Main Street. Officers responded around 2:35 p.m. to the restaurant at 1853 Main Street after receiving a report of a disruption involving a delivery driver, according to the Madison Police Departmen