Jackson leaders address ongoing violence at Pine Ridge Gardens Apartments
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The city’s police chief and a city councilman are addressing the ongoing violence at Pine Ridge Gardens Apartments in South Jackson, where two people have died this month. Chief Tyree Jones of the Jackson Police Department said the complex has been a concern throughout his...
International Paper to build $225 million facility in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - An 80-acre industrial site will be transformed as a new International Paper facility is set to come to Brandon. The project is a $225 million investment located on East Metro Parkway near Highway 18. “We’re very pleased to have 120, 130 jobs coming to Brandon. That’s...
McDonald’s in Brandon and Ridgeland Hosting Easter Egg Hunts
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Families can hunt Easter Eggs this year at two McDonald’s locations. The McDonald’s in Brandon on Spillway Rd. is holding an egg hunt on Saturday, March 28th starting at 11:00am. The McDonald’s in Ridgeland on Highway 51 is holding an egg hunt on Saturday,...
Flowood to close out food truck series with spring-themed event at Liberty Park
FLOWOOD — A popular Flowood food truck series will wrap up its spring run this week with a family-friendly event combining food, activities and seasonal fun at Liberty Park. The city will host Flowood Bunny Trail & Treats at The Lot on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., marking the finale of its “The Lot at Liberty” pop-up...
City’s challenge to JXN Water rate increase delayed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Some Jackson residents and leaders pushed back as a water rate increase moves ahead, raising questions about affordability and oversight. The challenge to the 11.7% increase was expected to be discussed by the Jackson City Council during their Tuesday meeting, but the vote did not happen. “The...
Register now for the 2026 PowWow women’s training weekend at Boondocks Firearms Training Academy
RAYMOND — Boondocks Firearms Training Academy is working on lining up top-notch speakers and training for the 2026 PowWow, to be held April 17-18, 2026. The PowWow is an annual weekend of hands-on firearm training and community-building exclusively for women. The event aims to provide participants with exposure to...
Jackson to seek developers for struggling city zoo
Mayor John Horhn announced during a City Council meeting Tuesday that the Planning and Development Department will seek bids from companies interested in developing the property that encompasses the Jackson Zoo. The effort remains in the planning stages and bid documents have not been finalized, Horhn said. Horhn...
12 Kilograms of Cocaine Hidden in Spare Tire Leads to Major Drug Trafficking Conviction...
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. — A large-scale drug trafficking operation came to a halt after a Rankin County jury convicted a Texas man caught transporting a massive quantity of cocaine along Interstate 20. Jorge Rodriguez, 36, of El Paso, Texas, has been sentenced to prison following his conviction for trafficking...
Entergy temporary disconnection delays anger customers waiting for repairs
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Entergy customers often grow frustrated when depending on the company to turn power on and off for maintenance. For some property owners, the delayed arrivals add up in costs and inconveniences. “Things could be a lot better here for our residents,” said Sarah Warnock. In...
New Madison restaurants will transform historic downtown. What to know
The latest restaurant development in Madison could change the face of its historic downtown. The Lady May and Station 1856 have been approved for development by the city, and the two restaurants will be connected with a green space along Main Street with room for as many as 200 patrons in the next 12 to 14 months....
