Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mayor John Horhn says he still wants an authority to take over Jackson’s water system when the third-party manager leaves. But he won’t back legislation to create an authority that’s not controlled by Jackson appointees. “We have been adamant that the city owns...

A new law takes effect immediately that will make it easier for health facilities to make costly improvements and limit where the University of Mississippi Medical Center can open new locations without state approval after Gov. Tate Reeves signed the legislation into law Wednesday. Lawmakers passed nearly identical...

This column is republished with permission from J – The Jewish News of Northern California. It was published on Jan. 15, 2026. Read the original article. In the early morning hours of Shabbat on May 21, 1754, the Jewish community of Prague experienced one of its worst nightmares: A fire broke out in the Jewish...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -For American Heart Month, we have teamed up with Baptist Heart to share heart healthy tips and discussions with doctors. Dr. Jeremy White, Baptist Heart Interventional Cardiologist, discussed “What Your Cardiologist Wants You To Know.” He shared tips for diet and exercise to stay heart healthy...

This is the kind of place locals guard like a secret recipe. Berry’s Seafood Restaurant in Florence, Mississippi does not chase trends or flash signs. It wins hearts the old-school way, with full plates, loud laughter, and the comforting sense that everyone belongs the moment they walk in. The...

Tucked along MS-27 in Crystal Springs, Shivers Creek Catfish House turns a simple craving into a destination-worthy meal. With a 4.9-star reputation and lines that form before dinner, this place proves great catfish is worth a drive. You will be welcomed with Southern hospitality, bottomless sides, and plates that...

HINDS CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Motorists are advised to use an alternate route for travel after a box truck crash on Interstate 20 Eastbound. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the crash occurred near the 18-mile marker in Hinds County. I-20 Eastbound will be closed while emergency crews are working...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city leaders are pushing back against two bills that would create a regional authority to take over the city’s water and sewer systems once the third-party manager leaves. This week, committees in the House and Senate passed out versions of the “Metro Jackson Water...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Fire Department battled a house fire Wednesday afternoon. JFD units responded to reports of the fire at approximately 3:15 p.m. The fire was located at 415 East Northside Drive, with crews blocking the road from Normandy Drive to Meadow Ridge Drive. According to JFD...

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Siemens Energy announced the company will invest $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations. The company will invest up to $300 million, creating up to 300 new advanced manufacturing jobs through an expansion in Rankin County. Siemens will construct a new manufacturing facility at the West...