Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - City leaders say fixing a major leak at the Jackson Zoological Park is a top priority once they make it through budget deliberations. Council budget deliberations continued on Thursday, where the future of the zoo was again a part of the discussion. Ward Five Councilman Vernon...

On Tuesday, the Pearl Board of Aldermen rejected a citizen-approved ordinance that would have allowed liquor stores to open in the city. This decision went directly against the wishes of the majority of residents who voted on the measure. Back in June, a non-binding referendum was put on the ballot...

As he wraps up his tenure, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade leaves behind a transformed department: violent crime reduced, staffing levels rebuilt and officers equipped with enhanced resources and training. On Aug. 26, Wade announced his resignation as police chief after a Jackson City Council meeting , citing that...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two men were arrested in connection to the quadruple shooting that occurred in Jackson over Labor Day weekend. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said homicide detectives obtained arrest warrants for Mason Pearce, 18, and Jordan Crawford, 21, on September 2,...

The first night at the Northrup Street Shelter confounded expectations of Pearl neighbors, who had speculated about long lines waiting for the 8 p.m. opening Tuesday. Instead, observers, television news crews and elected officials vastly outnumbered the handful who entered in the prior hour.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2nd annual Gear Up & Unleash Car Show will feature classic muscle cars and sleek imports! This year’s event will be held at Herrin-Gear Automotive Group, located at 1685 High Street in Jackson, on September 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Children’s of Mississippi.

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A first responder family in the Jackson Metro area will be getting a brand-new roof for their home this fall. It’s thanks to a new partnership between First Responders of Mississippi and Watkins Construction & Roofing. The non-profit and company made the partnership announcement Wednesday...

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — The Mississippi Department of Transportation announces that the U.S. 80 eastbound ramp to I-220 southbound in Jackson will be closed starting at 10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, until 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, for milling and paving work. Courtesy photo of MDOT According to MDOT,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Greater Pearlie Grove Missionary Baptist Church Boy Scouts Troop 291 is making positive efforts to impact Jackson communities. The boys and young men who make up the troop all share a common goal of exemplifying leadership one community project at a time. “What it means me to be a scout […]