Jackson MS

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - A $50 million luxury apartment complex broke ground in Brandon, and city leaders say it’s just the start. The Summit at Brandon will sit on Orleans Way near the Home Depot off Highway 18. The development will include pickleball courts, a luxury pool, a yoga...

Millsaps College and the Jackson Public School District have launched a five-year partnership that will provide JPS graduates with a 50% tuition scholarship, an effort aimed at expanding college access and reducing student debt. The agreement comes as private colleges nationwide face enrollment challenges and families

The Hinds Community College Vice Presidents of Instruction for Academic and Career/Technical programs recently presented Outstanding Student Awards to those demonstrating excellence in a particular subject area or program of study. Students recognized included (l to r), Front row: Clarence Jackson of Jackson, Keyaria W

MISSISSIPPI — A woman was arrested after a crash that knocked down multiple utility poles and power lines in west Jackson late Monday night, authorities said. According to Jackson fire crews, the crash happened around 11:10 p.m. near the intersection of Boling Street and Hoover Street. Officials said the woman was driv

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Several power lines and poles are down in West Jackson early Tuesday morning. The lines are down on Boling Street and Wear Avenue, which is near the old French Elementary School building in the capital city. According to Entergy, the power is out in that area...

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Clinton community is mourning the loss of 17-year-old Ashlee Sumrall, the recent Clinton High School graduate who died during a car crash in Jackson this weekend. Those who knew Sumrall said she was a bright light in the community. Laci Pittman, a family friend, said the teenager’s kindness,

Jackson, MS, June 1, 2026 — Summer is a time for learning!!!! NTCA has spent the last 40 years building, refining and fine-tuning its training programs to help you refine your skills. This June, NTCA offers a selection of 20 free workshops and seven regional training programs. Installers, tile setters, contractors, A&D

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Char Restaurant, the neighborhood steakhouse known for modern Southern cuisine, is celebrating 25 years in Jackson throughout the month of June with special wine offerings and an exclusive sparkling wine pairing dinner on Tuesday, June 16. Char opened in Jackson in 2001 and has grown into...

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - Crews are installing a new water pipe at Brandon Fire Station 4. The station is located on Star Rd. off Highway 18. The city said the upgrade is designed to improve water flow and hydrant access for the station. The work is partially funded by the...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson developer won’t say where he plans to build his tech campus, even as rumors swirl that it’s located in West Jackson. On Monday, Gabriel Prado spoke to reporters, days after the Mississippi Public Service Commission denied his request for a declaratory opinion on whether he could build