Jackson MS

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...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Fire Department is investigating a house fire on Vine Street. Crews responded around 7:55 a.m. Sunday to the 300 block of Vine Street. Fire officials said smoke and flames were visible when units arrived. After the fire was extinguished, officials were unable to immediately...

The oldest juke joint in Mississippi, and perhaps the whole of the U.S., is still keeping the blues alive 78 years after first opening its doors. The historic Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia, owned by grammy-nominated blues artist Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, started as a small family business and is now a renowned blues venue....