Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A new fresh market opened Thursday in Jackson, bringing local, farm-fresh food to area families. The Delta Harvest Neighborhood Market sells items like fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and pre-made meals. It provides an opportunity for Mississippi farmers to sell their produce, promoting local

JACKSON, Miss.—Dozens of Jackson residents crammed into a conference room in the Warren A. Hood Building on Wednesday, May 27, to oppose rezoning land to allow the construction of a data center in Northwest Jackson. “No data center,” the throng chanted. Attorney Robert Ireland, representing Saxum Investment Company,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A refreshing stretch of dry and less humid weather continues through Friday as high pressure remains in control. Expect mostly sunny skies, highs in the mid to upper 80s, and comfortable overnight lows in the 60s, with a few cooler spots dipping into the upper 50s. The...

PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A local officer has fully recovered following a rollover crash on Highway 80. According to Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon, an officer was hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash on May 4 on Highway 80 near Bierdeman Road. McLendon said the officer was responding to...

Clinton’s Board of Aldermen opened the May 19, 2026, meeting recognizing the Clinton Fire Department during National EMS Week. The Board thanked them for their tireless work and continued efforts at growing professionally. The Board heard from Director of Communications Marlee Price-Cook. She showcased several metrics

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on Liberty Street in 2025. Police said Ahmod McDonald, 36, was transported from Dallas, Texas, to Jackson, Mississippi, on June 3, 2026, and booked into city holding. He was charged with capital murder fo

Hinds Community College has released its cheerleading roster for the 2026-27 academic year. The roster was announced last week through the program’s social media platforms. Among the athletes selected to the team are two local standouts from Vicksburg, sophomore Jayla Theriot and sophomore Key’Asia Scott. The roster fe

MENDENHALL — The two people found dead inside a Simpson County home following a nearly six-hour standoff and shootout with law enforcement Wednesday have been identified as Billy Blair, 74, and Virginia Carol Barnett-Blair, 71. The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office identified the couple as the victims in the double...

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County deputies are investigating after a man was found fatally shot in a vehicle. The incident occurred on Pinehaven Drive near Kickapoo Road on June 4, 2026. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the victim was shot and killed inside of the vehicle, and another male occupant was arr

EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) – Town officials in Edwards said efforts are underway to address ongoing complaints about discolored and foul-smelling water. Residents have reported that their tap water has a tinted appearance and unpleasant odor, leading some to purchase bottled water for drinking and cooking. Former Mayor Marc