Woman dies after being struck by car on I-220: police
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police provided an update on the investigation into a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 220. The incident happened on I-220 South past Watkins Drive around 3:30 a.m. on June 23. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said the victim, Mikayla Smith,...
Car lot security guard accused of killing woman in Jackson given bond
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The part-time security guard of the Auto One car lot accused of killing a woman has made his initial appearance in court. On Tuesday, Carl Miller, 60, was charged with manslaughter after shooting at 22-year-old Deyonia McGee and a 16-year-old boy who claimed to be her boyfriend early Tuesday...
Person of the Day | Norma Michael Feeds, Teaches Neighbors In Jackson’s Georgetown Community
On a warm but breezy spring morning, Norma Michael grabs the handles of her broadfork tool and stomps onto its horizontal base, plunging its spiked ends into the ground with a force that breaks up the dense soil beneath her feet. She does this to cultivate the land as she...
Neighbor of local suspected terrorist speaks out
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Those who knew Yousef Mehridehno, who went by Joseph, say they were surprised we they heard the news of his arrest. James Jordy, one of his neighbors, recounted the moment federal agents showed up at his door asking questions. He said, “I heard the doorbell and...
5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi to Try
Mississippi’s capital delivers when it comes to global flavor, and Jackson’s Chinese kitchens are a true testament to hospitality and hearty, comforting food. Whether you’re seeking classic Americanized favorites or searching out authentic regional Chinese fare, these five restaurants stand as Jackson’s most...
I-55 construction in Jackson causes major delays
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – We are having some extraordinary traffic problems in Jackson because of the construction on I-55 over the Pearl River. On I-20 eastbound, there is only one lane of this traffic that actually gets all the way through to eastbound I-20 and northbound I-55. There is a major bottle neck in the […]
Exclusive: Church members of Iranian man arrested by ICE speak out on his behalf
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - More than a dozen members gathered Wednesday to set the record straight when it comes the Yousef Mehridehno’s character. Despite what ICE says he’s charged with, church leaders tell 3 On Your Side he’s a devoted Christian, loving husband, and a dear friend.
Work begins on $60 million entertainment complex near Jackson, MS. What to know
Work has begun on a Madison, MS, development project , located off Galleria Parkway on 17 acres visible from I-55 North. The Gallery is a privately funded, mixed-use destination that will include entertainment, dining, retail and office space in a designed community space. A local development group on April 22,...
Early morning shooting at Mississippi car care center leaves one woman dead and charges...
Few details have been released about an early morning shooting at a Mississippi car care center that left one woman dead and resulted in murder and manslaughter charges for two individuals. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the Auto One car care business at the intersection of Raymond...
Jackson tenant disputes eviction over alleged late payments
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A tenant at a Jackson apartment complex said he’s been served an eviction notice for being late on rent. However, Elijah Floyd and his roommate said they’ve never missed a payment. Floyd, a tenant at the ReNew on Ridgewood Apartments, said he was told by management this week that they’re...