Jackson MS

PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A bicyclist is in the hospital after he was hit by a car Sunday morning in Pearl. According to Pearl Police Department Chief Nick McLendon, the bicyclist was hit at approximately 6 a.m. on Whitfield Road. The driver stayed on the scene of the crash, McLendon...

Looking for some handy free items around Brandon? Neighbors are giving away a few useful things this week — perfect for home projects or sprucing up your yard. These two sliding glass doors were recently removed from a home. The frames didn’t make it through removal, but the glass panels are still intact and could be repurposed for a project.

Alcorn State women's tennis dropped a 4-0 decision to Jackson State before defeating Mississippi Valley State 5-0 in nonconference play Saturday.

Visitors to Clinton’s Robinson Park now have a comfortable—and soon, shady—place to sit, thanks to the Leadership Clinton Class of 2025. The group took a suggestion from one of its members who played at the park as a child and decided that their class project would be the installation of a new bench and a tree near the playground.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - WLBT 3 On Your Side brought home several categories, including Station of the Year, at the 2026 Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Awards on Saturday. Large Market Television Station of the Year - WLBT. Television First Amendment Award of Excellence - “3 On Your Side Investigates: Deadly...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Branch Street. Upon arrival at the scene, JPD officers located one victim, identified as 71-year-old Johnny Bingham, who had been shot inside the home. According to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was killed during a shooting in South Jackson. The shooting occurred on Branch Street on April 11, 2026. Jackson police have not identified the victim. They said a suspect was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.

Manufacturing Investment Signals Continued Industrial Momentum Across the Southeast. International Paper has announced plans to construct a $225 million sustainable packaging facility in Brandon, Mississippi, reinforcing the Southeast’s growing role as a hub for advanced manufacturing and logistics. The project highlights continued momentum in industrial development tied to e-commerce,...

OXFORD — A Pearl woman was arrested Thursday after a reported disturbance and property damage incident in Oxford, police said. Officers with the Oxford Police Department responded April 9 to the 1600 block of Oxford Place, where a disturbance and damage to property were reported. Following an investigation at...

ANNA G BOYD, 23, of Madison, DUI – 1st, CPD. Bond $1,351. BARRY K EDWARDS, 40, of Carthage, Sentenced, LCSO. Bond N/A. JOSEPH HORN, 42, of Carthage, Possession of Paraphernalia, No Tag, Careless Driving, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, LCSO. Bond $500, $250, $250, $2,500. PAUL D LESTER,...