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The sounds of HBCU bands will return to Jackson, MS for Labor Day Weekend. The post HBCU Battle of the Bands Returning to Jackson, Mississippi appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An 18-year-old was killed and five others were injured during a shooting at a trail ride event in Jackson, according to investigators. Police said the shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Forrest Avenue around 12:30 a.m. on June 6, 2026. When officers arrived, they discovered that Joidan Worth

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - At least one person is dead, and several others were shot overnight at Grant’s Down Racetrack in Northwest Jackson. The shooting happened at the racetrack on Forest Avenue in Northwest Jackson. The Jackson Police Department has not released information on the total number of victims...

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - The Orchard Retirement Community has a new on-site medical clinic to serve people who live there. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click here to report it and...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Fire Department (JFD) hosted a fire hydrant demonstration on Friday, following difficulties accessing a painted over fire hydrant during an active fire. During a June 2, 2026, City Council meeting, Councilman Ashby Foote, Ward 1, brought to discussion fire hydrants due to a...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Three suspects were arrested after a fatal shooting in Rankin County. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the shooting occurred on Adams Road near Holly Bush Road just after 6:00 p.m. on June 5, 2026. Bailey said an unidentified man died after he was shot in the chest. The three […]

Jackson’s Cathead Jam kicks off today, Visit Jackson, Mississippi, said. The tourism agency said it will spotlight George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners on its digital boards. Visit Jackson identified Porter as the George Porter Jr. from the Funky Meters. The announcement promoted his appearance as part of...

A special committee is recommending the appointment of Greg Nohra to the Clinton Public School District (CPSD) Board of Trustees. The recommendation is expected to be presented to the Board of Aldermen for a vote at its June 2 meeting. The committee, made up of Mayor Will Purdie, Ward 3...

JACKSON – The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi is reporting another theft, marking the fourth recent burglary at the Jackson animal rescue. According to ARF, the latest incident happened around 5:42 a.m. The rescue said the person stole a brand-new window air conditioning unit that had been donated by a supporter.

MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect currently wanted on three counts of auto burglary. The suspect, identified as Martiece Lamond Richardson, is described as a Black male, 19-years-old, standing at approximately 5 feet tall and...