Jackson MS

JACKSON — The City of Jackson will enforce new parade regulations during this year’s Hal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade, restricting activities such as open-flame cooking, glass containers and certain vehicles in an effort to improve safety and crowd control downtown. The ordinances, approved by the Jackson...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city leaders continued talks Friday on how they would get a handle on a roughly $30 million budget shortfall. This week, Chief Administrative Officer Pieter Teeuwissen announced that Jackson had about a $23 million shortfall in its general fund balance, in addition to $7 million in...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson Fire Department ladder truck was destroyed Thursday night while crews battled an apartment fire in the Battlefield Park neighborhood. The truck, known as Truck 28, is a total loss, Fire Chief ReSean Thomas said Friday. “It’s going to have to be replaced because it’s...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Actress and author Tatyana Ali visited Shirley Elementary Friday to read her first book, “Aszi and the Octopus,” to students. Ali read the book to promote literacy to young students. “Aszi and the Octopus” is part of Scholastic’s Rising Voices Collection that Ali says honors the richness of...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gov. Tate Reeves signed a House bill that would hold landlords accountable for unpaid utility bills. House Bill 1404 criminalizes landlords who are not paying the bills on time after being paid by tenants. Recently, some tenants living in Jackson apartments had their water shut off, even after...

JANS – Open Arms Healthcare Center kicked off its Becoming a Healthier U (BHU) College Tour March 10, 2026, at Pearl River Community College (PRCC) in Poplarville, MS. The multi‑campus tour is bringing free health screenings – including rapid HIV screenings – and health education directly to Mississippi college...

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Middle Tennessee boutique is calling it a miracle after a fire came within feet of destroying everything they own. White Lily Boutique, a mother and daughter business, is now working to recover after a fire broke out at a market in Jackson, Mississippi, where their entire inventory was...

Hinds County’s food scene is buzzing, and several local spots are hiring right now. Whether you’re after flexible hours, management experience, or a fun side gig, there’s something here for you.

DG Foods, a poultry processing and portioning company, is expanding its operations in Hazlehurst with a $1.19 million investment that will create 32 jobs. “DG Foods’ expansion in Hazlehurst shows how Mississippi companies can grow, modernize and stay competitive while continuing to create jobs in their hometowns,”...

PEARL – The Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women hosted a resource fair Thursday for inmates who are within three months of release, offering support and connections aimed at helping them transition back into society. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said the event was held March 26 and was...