Jackson MS

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Downtown Brandon will host the fourth annual Crawfish Crawl 5K and Festival on April 18, 2026. The 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m., with a 7:30 a.m. lineup on Dining Street. Participants will receive a medal, event shirt for those registered by April 1 and a finish line beverage. New this […]

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man has been found guilty of murder in connection with a fatal February 2021 shooting. Christopher Barber, 30, was found guilty on Thursday of first-degree murder and second-degree murder in connection with the gas station shooting that was caught on camera. Two people, identified...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On Tuesday, Jackson’s Mayor John Horhn pulled a proposed pay package for the city’s new police chief, RaShall Brackney. The contract raised some eyebrows and concerns amongst council members. This pay package was part of a contract set to carry some assurances in case...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A 30-year-old man was convicted in connection to a fatal shootout at a Jackson gas station in 2021. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said a jury found Christopher Barber guilty of first-degree murder and second-degree murder on April 9, 2026. The shooting occurred at the Jasco gas station in the […]

JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 31-year-old woman. According to investigators, Taneja Patrick is described as between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing about 115 pounds, with a light complexion. Police said she has tattoos on her left ear and right arm.

JACKSON – A man died after a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Interstate 20 East near Ellis Avenue, according to the Jackson Police Department. Police said the crash happened around 4 p.m. April 9, 2026, when a blue 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche was traveling east on I-20 and left the roadway.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police will launch a new effort to connect teens with resources and mentorship through a program called “Tuesday Talks at Precinct Two,” which begins on April 7, 2026. The initiative is open to teens ages 13 to 18 and is designed to promote leadership, confidence and responsibility. Lt. Christian Vance, […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Sandra Strain from The Orchard Continuing Care Retirement Community in Ridgeland visited Today at 11 with news of their latest award from Hometown Magazine. The Orchard has another “Lunch & Learn” event on Thursday, April 9. A few openings remain. For more information, visit www.orchardretirement.com.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - "The Parchman Ordeal: The Untold Story," a documentary highlighting a pivotal chapter in the Civil Rights Movement in Natchez, has fo...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson city leaders are grappling with a major budget shortfall as officials work to get a clear picture of the city’s finances. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the deficit has grown significant, raising concerns about how to balance the budget moving forward. City leaders said they’re reviewing revenue and spending data, […]