Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested two suspects and are searching for a third in connection to an October homicide. Police said Kentrilus D. Scott, 31, was arrested and charged with accessory before the fact on November 13, 2025. They said Alan Graham, 37, was arrested and charged with capital murder on...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson’s interim police chief could soon lose the title of interim. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council is set to confirm Tyree Jones as Jackson’s next top cop. If confirmed, Jones, the Hinds County Sheriff, will serve in the position until a new permanent...

A week ago, the National Folk Festival launched its first of three iterations to take place in Jackson, Mississippi. The free, three-day event featured more than 300 performing artists representing many genres of music, dance, craft exhibitions and other attractions—drawing crowds of people from across the state and...

Pearl Police say a brief pursuit of a vehicle tied to a felony shoplifting case ended safely Thursday after officers executed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) on Frontage Road near the I-20/I-55 interchange in Jackson. According to the department, the driver—Angela Vanderburg, of Meridian—refused to stop after...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – McComb police said a man was hospitalized after being shot in the back of his head. The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Ashley Street just before 7:30 p.m. on November 13, 2025. When officers arrived, they found the victim in a blue Ford Fusion. He was identified as Jaylen […]

An iconic and beloved Jackson, Mississippi independent bookstore is celebrating 50 years of business. John Evans opened Lemuria Book Store in 1975 in an apartment in the back of a shopping center. Located next to the best bar and a ladies clothing store, Evans said, because even if the bookstore didn't pan out, "at...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities in Rankin County arrested a man and a woman in connection to a major drug trafficking operation. On November 12, 2025, Puckett police conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Suburban on Highway 18. During the stop, authorities said they found 120 pounds of marijuana. Rankin...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson firefighters responded to an early morning fire at an Exxon gas station. The fire occurred in the 4000 block of Highway 80 West around 1:15 a.m. on November 14, 2025. Division Fire Chief Charles Felton said the gas station was fully involved when crews arrived. They were able to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Millions of dollars that were supposed to go to the city of Jackson to pay for residential trash collections have instead been used to cover JXN Water operations. That’s according to Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin, who informed U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate of the news...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Fresh Mississippi fruits and vegetables are on hold until spring as produce stands close down for the winter. In the coming months, the farmers will prepare the soil for the next year of crops. Fans of home-grown produce are making their last visits to buy food...