Jackson MS

MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - More than a dozen members gathered Wednesday to set the record straight when it comes the Yousef Mehridehno’s character. Despite what ICE says he’s charged with, church leaders tell 3 On Your Side he’s a devoted Christian, loving husband, and a dear friend.

Work has begun on a Madison, MS, development project , located off Galleria Parkway on 17 acres visible from I-55 North. The Gallery is a privately funded, mixed-use destination that will include entertainment, dining, retail and office space in a designed community space. A local development group on April 22,...

Few details have been released about an early morning shooting at a Mississippi car care center that left one woman dead and resulted in murder and manslaughter charges for two individuals. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the Auto One car care business at the intersection of Raymond...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A tenant at a Jackson apartment complex said he’s been served an eviction notice for being late on rent. However, Elijah Floyd and his roommate said they’ve never missed a payment. Floyd, a tenant at the ReNew on Ridgewood Apartments, said he was told by management this week that they’re...

James Meredith faced mob violence when he enrolled as the University of Mississippi's first Black student in 1962. His wife says a new state law could restrict what's taught about that.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Researchers at the University of Mississippi said they’ve linked exposure to high levels of black carbon in the air to an increase in respiratory-related hospital admissions in Jackson. The study was published in Environmental Pollution. Courtney Roper, assistant professor of environmental...

A very special celebration is underway at a local homeless shelter called Wingard Home as the community prepares to shower one of their youngest residents for her 3rd birthday. Wingard Home is located in Jackson and takes in homeless families and individuals. They help them get back on their feet...

JACKSON, Miss. – The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking volunteer drivers to help ensure Veterans across Mississippi and Northeast Louisiana can access the healthcare they’ve earned. As transportation challenges increase in rural areas, the need for dependable volunteers has never been greater. Each...

MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - Barring any appeals, Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler says she’s eager to get to work to expand services to the city’s newest residents. Last week, a Madison County Chancery Court judge approved Madison’s request to annex approximately 4.6 square miles of property north of its current city limits.

City crews in Clinton are cleaning up storm damage Wednesday evening. Virtual reality helping Illinois Veterans’ Home residents sharpen cognitive skills and mobility. Distinguished Young Women’s Community Night sets stage for national weekend competition. Ice cream social for art center's 60th anniversary. Celebrate...