Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police said a suspect was arrested after he stabbed his mother. The incident occurred in the 3600 block of Newman Avenue around 3:45 p.m. on June 27. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said the victim was found with non-life threatening injuries. She was...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Crews with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) plan to reopen the Interstate 55 northbound lanes approaching the Pearl River to the original configuration of three travel lanes Thursday night. However, both lanes of the Pearl Street exit ramp will remain temporarily closed to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Before Grejuan Allen was arrested Tuesday for the killing of LarJarvis Ruffin on Shaw Road, he was out on bond for another murder charge from 2019. That charge was for the death of Michael Woods. When Woods’ family heard he was charged with murder again, it brought back all the emotions from...

As the founder of The Bean Pat in Jackson, I’ve always believed that Mississippi has the potential to be a leader in technology and innovation. This belief was reinforced recently when we had the honor of hosting U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi at The Bean Path. This was the first time the congressman...

A semi-truck slammed into an electrical worker's vehicle near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Bill Atkinson) The changes to the error screen come as part of efforts to improve the resiliency of the Windows system. (CNN, Microsoft, The Associated Press) Mother shot 7 times with child in car. Updated: 8 hours ago.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a man in connection to a double homicide that occurred in 2024. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said Jimmy Lee Davis, Jr., 36, was arrested in connection to the case. The shooting occurred at Addison Place Apartments on Robinson Street...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Friday marks National HIV Testing Day, and community groups in Jackson brought tests to those who need them. Hinds Behavioral Health Services set up mobile HIV testing at Pittman Park. They also offered mental health support, meals and hygiene kits for those in need. “We came to the park where...

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A rare red 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 was reported stolen early Friday from Noel Daniels Motor Company in Brandon, Mississippi. The dealership is now asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle. The distinctive car was last seen at the dealership and is described as a bright red...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Half Shell Oyster House offers award-winning cuisine in Flowood and Madison. It has New Orleans inspired dishes with a side of southern hospitality. The General Managers cooked the popular Filet Orleans and Shrimp and Grits on Studio 3. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click...