Mississippi bill aims to hold landlords accountable
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi House bill aimed at holding landlords accountable for unpaid utility bills is one step closer to becoming law. The bill would criminalize landlords who are not paying the bills on time after being paid by tenants. Recently, some tenants living in Jackson apartments had their...
Multiple counties implement burn bans due to dry, windy conditions
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - More counties are implementing burn bans, citing drought and wildfire conditions. On Monday, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors and Copiah County Board of Supervisors signed off on the bans. Hinds County’s ban is in place until April 1. Outdoor fires and burning are prohibited per...
Jackson street renamed in honor of Hezekiah Watkins
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson honored civil rights activist Hezekiah Watkins by renaming a street after him on March 2, 2026. Watkins, the longtime owner of the Corner Food Market on Dalton Street, has been a respected pillar of the community. Residents gathered at Dr. Robert Smith Parkway and Dalton...
Canton man found guilty of perjury in Ponzi scheme case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A federal jury convicted a Canton man for false statements before a court. According to court documents, William “Bill” Byrd McHenry, Jr., provided false statements on November 18, 2021, during a judgment debtor examination. Prosecutors said the examination, which was taken by the Receiver for...
Southern Arkansas dominates Delta State 7-0 in men’s tennis
The Delta State men's tennis team suffered a 7-0 loss to Southern Arkansas on Sunday at the Live Oak Tennis Courts, with the Muleriders winning all doubles and singles matches.
Jackson filmmaker seeks community support for national competition
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson filmmaker is one of ten semifinalists in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Film Lab for Racial Healing, a first-of-its-kind national competition that drew more than 50 submissions from across the country. Now, Alexis Noble is asking the Jackson community to help fund her entry.
Amy Bambera: Rooted in family, grounded in faith
Amy Bambera, affectionately known as “Miss B,” says she has three families: her own family of fourth-generation teachers and preachers, her school family at Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) and her church family at Celebrate Church (Celebrate). “Everybody at CCA knows my kids, protects my kids, cares about my...
Jackson State Women’s Bowling Finishes Third at TNBA; Lugo, Washington Earn All-Tournament Honors
The Jackson State women's bowling team placed third at the TNBA Open, with Saida Lugo and Faith Washington earning All-Tournament honors after key performances over the weekend.
Twelve years later: Myra Lewis’ disappearance still haunts Mississippi
CAMDEN — Twelve years after 2-year-old Myra Lewis vanished from her family’s yard in Madison County, the case remains open, the reward remains unclaimed and investigators say the answers are still out there. This week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation renewed its appeal, offering a reward of up...
Two killed during shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two people were killed during a shooting in Jackson. On Sunday, around 10 p.m., the Jackson Police Department responded to the scene located in the 5300 block of Dogwood Trail near Oakridge Road. Upon arrival, JPD discovered a Black man, identified as 31-year-old Antonio Arnold, killed...
