Man shot while sitting in vehicle with his wife in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man was shot while he was sitting in a vehicle with his wife and his friend. According to the Jackson Police Department, the incident happened early Thursday morning in the 200 block of Mason Boulevard. JPD said they were approached by a male subject who...
Food fight breaks out at Mississippi shopping mall; seven unaccompanied juveniles arrested in incident
A weekend at a Mississippi mall after the holidays turned chaotic for shoppers after a fight broke out in the food court. WJTV in Jackson reports that 14 officers from the Ridgeland Police Department were called to North Park Mall on County Line Road at approximately 6 p.m. on January 3. Seven juveniles were taken...
Family dog shot at Lake Caroline
Madison County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the shooting of a family dog at Lake Caroline the day after Christmas. The dog, Bean, was reportedly shot and killed on Dec. 26, sometime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., in his backyard on Bridgewater Drive. “It was reported to us, and...
Twins granted clemency after serving 11 years in prison, being sentenced beyond legal maximum
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - A pair of brothers in Mississippi are finally walking free after serving more time in prison than they should have. For more than a decade, Marcus and Maurice Taylor had limited contact with family and friends. Eleven years of birthdays, school milestones, and ordinary family moments...
Jackson to host 2026 All City Call to Prayer and Action on Jan. 15
JACKSON — Mayor John Horhn and the Inter-Faith Task Force will host the 2026 All City Call to Prayer and Action on Jan. 15 at Thalia Mara Hall, inviting churches and faith groups across Jackson to unite in prayer and community service. The gathering is scheduled from 6 to...
Severe Storm Threat Prompts First Alert Weather Day Friday
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Friday as a strong cold front brings rain and potentially severe thunderstorms to the area. Some storms could be severe, especially from Friday afternoon into the overnight hours. Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, though hail, torrential...
Building progress in the Historic Farish District helps address city’s housing shortage
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Historic Farish Street District is changing with the progress of the Leonard Court Development. The construction is helping with the city’s housing shortage. One former area resident, Annette Walton, returned to a new home, retiring in the community where she lived, and envisioning what...
Jackson man found guilty of auto theft that led to chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A 32-year-old man was found guilty of auto theft following an incident that led to a high-speed chase in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced JaWayne Carter, of Jackson, will be sentenced as an 83 Habitual Offender on January 30, 2026. On October 10, 2022, Jackson...
FedEx offers free entry to Two Mississippi Museums for MLK Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – FedEx will sponsor free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums during an extended observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, January 17-20, 2026. Events include the MLK Night of Culture and National Day of Racial Healing programs. The annual observance invites visitors to learn...
Jackson woman speaks out after surviving a near-death domestic violence attack
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Kyndris Brooks’ life changed in an instant in the early morning hours of December 30th when she said her ex-girlfriend, Kiundria Malone, showed up to her car while she was sleeping and shot her in the neck. Brooks shared what was running through her mind...
