Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Those who knew Yousef Mehridehno, who went by Joseph, say they were surprised we they heard the news of his arrest. James Jordy, one of his neighbors, recounted the moment federal agents showed up at his door asking questions. He said, “I heard the doorbell and...

Mississippi’s capital delivers when it comes to global flavor, and Jackson’s Chinese kitchens are a true testament to hospitality and hearty, comforting food. Whether you’re seeking classic Americanized favorites or searching out authentic regional Chinese fare, these five restaurants stand as Jackson’s most...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – We are having some extraordinary traffic problems in Jackson because of the construction on I-55 over the Pearl River. On I-20 eastbound, there is only one lane of this traffic that actually gets all the way through to eastbound I-20 and northbound I-55. There is a major bottle neck in the […]

MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - More than a dozen members gathered Wednesday to set the record straight when it comes the Yousef Mehridehno’s character. Despite what ICE says he’s charged with, church leaders tell 3 On Your Side he’s a devoted Christian, loving husband, and a dear friend.

Work has begun on a Madison, MS, development project , located off Galleria Parkway on 17 acres visible from I-55 North. The Gallery is a privately funded, mixed-use destination that will include entertainment, dining, retail and office space in a designed community space. A local development group on April 22,...

Few details have been released about an early morning shooting at a Mississippi car care center that left one woman dead and resulted in murder and manslaughter charges for two individuals. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the Auto One car care business at the intersection of Raymond...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A tenant at a Jackson apartment complex said he’s been served an eviction notice for being late on rent. However, Elijah Floyd and his roommate said they’ve never missed a payment. Floyd, a tenant at the ReNew on Ridgewood Apartments, said he was told by management this week that they’re...

James Meredith faced mob violence when he enrolled as the University of Mississippi's first Black student in 1962. His wife says a new state law could restrict what's taught about that.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Researchers at the University of Mississippi said they’ve linked exposure to high levels of black carbon in the air to an increase in respiratory-related hospital admissions in Jackson. The study was published in Environmental Pollution. Courtney Roper, assistant professor of environmental...

A very special celebration is underway at a local homeless shelter called Wingard Home as the community prepares to shower one of their youngest residents for her 3rd birthday. Wingard Home is located in Jackson and takes in homeless families and individuals. They help them get back on their feet...