Jackson MS

Madison County’s sales scene is buzzing right now, with several strong employers hiring in Ridgeland. If you’re good with people and ready to grow your income, these roles are worth a look.

JACKSON, Miss. --The Prairie View A&M Panthers held an 8-7 lead into the ninth inning, but could not hold on and fell 9-8 to the Jackson State Tigers Saturday. Alejandro Marquez (0-2) took the loss on the mound for Prairie View A&M (5-16, 1-4). At the plate, the Panthers were...

Rankin County’s retail scene is buzzing, and Walmart stores across Pearl, Richland, and Flowood are hiring for several customer service roles. These jobs come with solid pay, flexible hours, and benefits that start right away.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 4th Annual Run the Rainbow race was held on Saturday, one week before the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival. The race helped support Children’s of Mississippi, which is the state’s only children’s hospital. The route went through many parts of downtown Jackson, Belhaven, Eastover and...

BRANDON, Miss. (VDN) — Michelle Jones, a Vicksburg native, has been named the head ninth-grade track and field coach at Brandon High School, where she also serves as an assistant coach for the varsity team. “I love it over here and everyone is very supportive,” Jones said. “The administration...

John Perkins, a civil rights-era activist and evangelical minister who led ministries in Jackson, Mississippi, was remembered this week for decades of community work and global influence, the Magnolia Tribune reported. The Tribune described Perkins as “incomparable” and “one of a kind,” and noted that people from...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Dozens of Jackson residents gathered at the Patton House Gallery for the kickoff of Operation: Zero Out, a grassroots initiative aimed at helping elderly and disabled residents struggling with exorbitant or inaccurate water bills. Ethel Boose said her water has been shut off since December,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A fire this weekend at the Mississippi Trade Mart led to canceled events and lost merchandise. Recovery efforts were underway at the Trade Mart on March 23, 2026. Crews took down the drapery and removed equipment in and out of the building. The annual Spring Market and the Four Children’s...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man died after being shot at a Jackson sports bar, police said. The shooting happened at Last Call Sports Bar in the 6300 block of Ridgewood Road around 2:30 a.m. on March 22, 2026. According to police, Joshua Butler, 24, was shot following a fight at the location. He was […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A pedestrian was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles Sunday night, according to the Jackson Police Department. At approximately 8:15 p.m. March 22, JPD officers responded to a report of an accident fatality on Robinson Street near Kenmore Drive. Upon arrival at the scene, officers...