Shots fired outside of local high school
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Police are investigating after multiple shots were fired outside Lanier High School. Shell casings were discovered Monday night in the gym parking lot on Maple Street after the school’s track team returned from a meet. A school employee’s vehicle was struck, and one of its...
School Board members to serve staggered terms
The Clinton Board of Aldermen has taken care of some overdue business, reappointing four of the local school district’s five trustees to staggered terms, with the longest-serving member scheduled to roll off in July to be replaced by a new trustee. At their February 17 meeting, the aldermen approved a resolution...
Shots fired at Jackson home before fire: JFD
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities in Jackson are investigating after shots were fired at a home before a fire occurred at the same location. Chief Fire Investigator Charles Felton said firefighters responded to a house fire in the 3100 block of Charleston Drive around 7:00 p.m. on March 2, 2026. When units arrived...
On This Date: Jackson, Mississippi, Struck By F5 Tornado
It's not too early in the year for violent tornadoes. Such was the case 60 years ago in this capital city. Here's what happened.
Parts of Interstate 55 in Jackson Parish to be closed March 3-4 for repairs
MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — Interstate 55 in Jackson (Hinds County) will have overnight ramp closures beginning at 9 p.m. on March 3, 2026, and continuing through Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to allow crews to perform joint repairs. Courtesy photo Mississippi Department of Transportation The closures are scheduled at the...
Terry wins 6A boys semifinal game to advance
Terry didn’t let Canton’s second-quarter push change the script. After Canton outscored Terry 18-17 in the second quarter, Terry regrouped at halftime with a 34-27 lead and steadily widened the gap the rest of the way, beating Canton 63-53 on Monday, March 2, 2026. Terry’s balance showed up...
Pascagoula wins OT thriller over Callaway to advance to title game
Pascagoula survived a late rally and pulled out a 53-51 overtime win over Callaway in a tightly contested boys matchup
Here’s where to get the best brownies in MS, according to Tasting Table
Brownies are a classic American dessert, but what makes these chocolatey squares so popular? Maybe it’s the brownie’s versatility. Whether a gooey, fudgy interior or a dense corner piece, the brownie can tailor to multiple crowds of chocolate lovers, depending on how it’s baked. That being said, bad brownies still...
Man arrested after woman found shot in yard in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is under arrest after a woman was found shot in a yard on the corner of Cromwell Street and Rutledge Avenue. At approximately 6:30 p.m., Precinct 3 officers responded to the scene for a shooting. After arriving, they found the deceased body of a...
Crashes block lanes on I-55 and I-20 in Jackson area, MDOT says
Three crashes were causing lane blockages and delays on Interstates 55 and 20 in the Jackson metropolitan area, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. MDOT said a crash on Interstate 55 past Mississippi 463 at exit 108 in Madison County was causing delays in northbound lanes. (Map:...
