Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Fire Department was investigating a possible trash fire at the Jackson Square Promenade. The fire occurred around 5:50 a.m. on Thursday at the building located off Terry Road. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and no injuries were reported. There have been multiple fires at this...

A Mississippi man was arrested on multiple charges, including third-offense driving while intoxicated, after a traffic-related investigation in Natchitoches Parish led to the seizure of suspected methamphetamine and a firearm, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol O

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Jackson Police Department Chief RaShall Brackney is refusing to answer questions about a memo that directed some officers in the investigative branch to reapply for their positions and if it means robbery-homicide detectives must do the

CLINTON – The city of Clinton is looking for a local performer to help kick off its Red, White & Blue Fest on July 4 as the country prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. City officials are inviting musicians and vocalists to submit audition videos featuring a five-minute...

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Christian University, previously known as Mississippi College, announced the MC Marching Band will take part in the 2026 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., on July 4. MC’s Marching Band is the only ensemble in the state of Mississippi selected to perform at the eve

JANS – At two events held in Tupelo and Jackson, The Huntington National Bank (Huntington) awarded more than 250 Mississippi educators a year-long professional development experience through Huntington’s Ignite the Classroom initiative. Designed and led by Huntington, the initiative supports educators across the bank’s

JANS – Rev. Rickey D. Jenkins Sr. has served as the Pastor of Mt. Center Missionary Baptist Church in Flora, MS, for four decades. Under his leadership, countless lives have been touched, souls have been encouraged, and the church has continued to grow spiritually in the service to God.

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — John Weaver, a Vicksburg native and Warren Central High School alumnus, has been named athletic director at Madison-Ridgeland Academy. Weaver announced the appointment on social media, where he expressed his excitement about the opportunity. “This has been a dream for many years,” Weaver said i

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Jones County pastor has reached the finish line of preaching for 96 hours straight. Pastor Matt Olson at First Baptist Church of Sharon began the sermon on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and has continued it ever since then with minimal breaks. The church used...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Business owners in downtown Jackson said they are ready to see more people visiting, shopping and dining in the area. Many hope empty buildings will soon be filled with new businesses as efforts continue to revitalize downtown. Joe Oliverius, a barista at Just Vanilla Coffee Bar Downtown, said t