Jackson MS

Andy Young strode through the campus of connecting buildings at Pearl River Glass Studio in Jackson with the easy comfort of decades, the anticipation of impending celebration and, much like the striking stained glass windows the studio creates and restores, a keen sense of pieces falling into place. The studio’s...

Financial news outlet Money has named Belhaven University to its 2025 Best Colleges list, recognizing its affordability and student success. Each year, Money evaluates hundreds of colleges and universities across the nation, ranking them based on educational quality, affordability, and alumni outcomes. Belhaven...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One year ago today, tragedy struck near the small town of D’Lo, Mississippi, when a bridge collapse, which killed three construction workers and left four critically injured, shook the community. “To me, it reminded me, basically, of 9/11,” said John Berry, Mayor of D’Lo. “I...

The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse has named Mississippi College to its list of 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. It is the second year in a row that MC has been included on the prestigious list of the top universities in the country. Mississippi College is the only private university in the state of Mississippi […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Facing legal issues can be challenging, frightening, and expensive. Beginning this weekend, attorneys across the nation will celebrate National Pro Bono Week, recognizing attorneys who offer free legal services for those in need. Many of those who find themselves in need of an attorney realize...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Two Mississippi Museums has a new event for families. It is called “Moms Morning.” It is geared for mothers, caregivers, teachers and others. The first one is scheduled for October 29th at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children will enjoy activities like a puppet show to learn about history at an...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The City of Ridgeland is hosting its inaugural Pecan Festival! The event is Saturday, October 18th at Freedom Ridge Park. The festival features arts and crafts booths, live music, food, a pecan dessert showcase, a kids area, and live artists’ demonstrations. This is a family friendly event.

Sadie Flake, left, was crowned 2026 Junior Miss Dixie National last week at the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson. She won the Horsemanship Award, Personality Award, Appearance Award, and tied for the Written Test Award. “When I heard my name called as Junior Miss Dixie National Rodeo Queen, I was...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -We’ve issued First Alert Weather Days for Saturday night into Sunday morning as rain and thunderstorms move in after 8 PM Saturday, lingering into the early morning hours of Sunday. The severe threat remains isolated, but all hazards will be in play across the area. A line of storms is expected...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On Wednesday, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that this year’s Mississippi State Fair was a success. Despite the good news, the attendance at this iteration of the annual event appears to have been lower when compared to recent years. “I do wish...