Jackson MS

A 50-year-old man was wounded in a shooting April 4 on the 4400 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson, the Jackson Police Department said. Detective Tommie Brown of the Jackson Police Department said the victim was shot once and was transported to a local hospital. Brown said the injury...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On Saturday, April 4th, the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is hosting “Easter at the Ag Museum.” It features the Easter Bunny, an egg trail, activities, and even free hot dogs. The event is 10:00-2:00. For more information visit www.msagmuseum.org/events/easter-at-the-ag-museum/....

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of showers and storms this evening. There is a level one out of five risk for severe storms with this system with the most likely threats being strong wind gusts and large hail. Storms will start to ramp up across the area around 3 PM and...

The Belhaven men's and women's tennis teams suffered 4-0 losses at Asbury, with matches ending early after the team results were decided. The matches featured competitive play at the top of the lineup for the men.

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Jackson State’s men and women’s track teams posted record-breaking performances and multiple personal bests at the Southern Miss Invitational on April 3-4.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Happy Easter! 🐣. A few lingering showers early this morning, but they will quickly clear out, so Easter will not be a washout. Skies will gradually turn partly cloudy as cooler, drier air moves into the region. Afternoon highs today will top out in the mid to...

Jackson State and Grambling State split a doubleheader in Louisiana after a delayed start caused by weather. Jackson State lost the opener but won the nightcap.

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A boil water notice has been issued by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) due to repairs to a water main in Madison County. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), 488 water connections are affected by the notice. This includes:

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – A Pearl police car was struck by an intoxicated driver, according to investigators. Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon said officers conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 20 westbound near the U.S. Highway 49 exit around 7:45 p.m. on April 3, 2026. While investigating, McLendon said a second...