Bond set for man previously charged in Jackson mass shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Bond has been set for a man who was previously charged in connection to the mass shooting that followed the 2025 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival. Marquavius McLeod was arrested on February 4, 2026, for felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, McLeod received a...
Woman on bicycle injured after collision with pickup truck
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A woman was injured after a collision with a pickup truck in Jackson. It happened on Highway 18 in South Jackson near a gas station on Friday morning. Multiple authorities, including the Jackson Police Department, Jackson Fire Department, and an ambulance responded to the scene. JPD...
Zeta Phi Beta Hosts the 2nd Annual A Fedora and Denim Brunch
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Katrina Banyard and Kayla Turner Thomas visited Today at 11 to discuss the upcoming Zeta Phi Beta “A Fedora and Denim Brunch” on March 21, 2026. Enjoy delicious food, soulful sounds, door prizes, a professional photo booth, and great vibes. Music will be provided by DJ Mailman. For tickets,...
Welding competition offers scholarships to prospective students
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The sound of metal being heated up along with bright flashes of light could be seen and heard at Delta Technical College Thursday. Sixty-three welders from across the area came to put their welding skills to the test. “We have 63 total contestants from Jackson, CDC,...
Clinton Fire Department seeks donations to restore historic 1964 Mack fire engine
The Clinton Fire Department is asking for the public’s support to help restore a historic 1964 Mack fire engine that could become a community parade truck and piece of local memorabilia. Officials said the antique fire truck, which has been properly stored and is still somewhat drivable, recently traveled...
Pearl River flood control project takes major step forward
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A major step forward for the Pearl River Flood Control Project is underway. Federal officials selected a preferred plan that could bring long-term flood relief to many families across the Jackson-metro area. The project has been in the works for decades, dating back to the historic 1979 flood....
Jackson State to face winner of Grambling State and Mississippi Valley State in SWAC...
Jackson State earned the No. 7 seed in the SWAC Tournament and will play Tuesday in Atlanta, facing the winner of Monday's game between Grambling State and Mississippi Valley State.
Ashley Garner Reads to JPS Students for Read Across America Week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Students at McWillie Elementary School in Jackson had a special guest for Read Across America Week. WLBT’s own Ashley Garner visited a classroom today to share her love of reading. Students followed along as she read the Dr. Seuss classic “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”The...
Brandon High holds pep rally for student fighting cancer
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Brandon community is coming together to celebrate one of their own and help a wish come true. Brandon High School’s Make-A-Wish pep rally drew a big crowd on March 6, 2026, to honor Brayden Doyal. He is a Brandon Middle School student, who is currently battling cancer. Doyal was unable […]
Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection to the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist. Police said Shannon Thomas, 57, was arrested on March 6, 2026, and charged with murder, attempted murder and leaving the scene. His vehicle was towed and will be processed as evidence. The...

















