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International Paper held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new sustainable packaging facility in Rankin County, Mississippi, as part of a US$225 million investment aimed at strengthening its operations across the U.S. Mid-South region. The project includes the construction of a 468,000-square-foot corrugated packaging

Newk’s Eatery, a Jackson, Mississippi-based fast casual restaurant chain, targeted Phoenix as one of its next growth markets – the furthest west the more than 20-year-old company has expanded. The restaurant chain, known for its sandwiches, salads, soups and pizza, said that Newk’s could have up to 20...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Heat index values will reach triple digits across the area today as we warm into the low 90s. This heat and instability will allow for the formation of scattered showers and thunderstorms. While this activity is expected to be brief, a few severe wind gusts can not be entirely ruled out.

MISSISSIPPI — A 17-year-old girl was killed and two other teenagers were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Hinds County, according to the Jackson Police Department. The collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 49 at Cynthia Road. Investigators said a gray 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander was tra

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A dream took flight for students at Hawkins Field Airport through the McElroy Aviation Introductory Flight Class. Seventeen students completed a five-week course, learning about aviation principles, airplane parts, operations and safety. Eleventh grader Lance Robinson said the course taught him

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A 17-year-old was killed during a crash on Highway 49 in Jackson. The crash occurred on Highway 49 at Cynthia Road around 9:30 p.m. on May 30, 2026. According to Jackson police, a gray 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling south on the highway when a white 2023 Honda Accord traveling west […]

MISSISSIPPI — A crash is currently blocking all northbound lanes of Interstate 220 in Jackson, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The crash occurred on I-220 North at Medgar Evers Boulevard on Saturday, May 30. Transportation officials said all northbound lanes remain blocked as crews respond to

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a child was injured during a shooting. The shooting occurred in the area of York Drive on May 30, 2026. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said the child was injured by a stray bullet while sitting in a yard. He said investiga

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Clinton announced the Pinehaven Bridge has reopened to traffic after more than a year of construction. The bridge replacement project began in April 2025 and included the complete reconstruction of the bridge crossing Bogue Chitto Creek. City leaders said the new bridge was built to

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson developer says a natural gas power plant at a proposed tech site will go forward following a decision by the state’s utility regulatory agency. On Friday, the Mississippi Public Service Commission declined to issue a declaratory opinion on a request from Prado AI...