Prairie View A&M drops matchup to Jackson State despite late lead
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...
🛒 Multiple Walmart Openings in Rankin County – Up to $32/hr
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.
Annual Run the Rainbow race aids Children’s of Mississippi
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...
Michelle Jones named 9th grade track coach at Brandon High School
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 remembered as influential civil rights-era minister in Jackson
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 residents seek relief from water bill crisis at benefit concert
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,...
Recovery efforts underway after fire at Mississippi Trade Mart
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...
Man dies after being shot at Jackson sports bar
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 […]
Pedestrian killed after being struck by multiple vehicles in Jackson, police say
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...
Mississippi College Softball Falls to Trevecca Nazarene in Series Finale
Mississippi College lost the series finale 8-6 to Trevecca Nazarene in a competitive game Saturday. The Trojans built an early lead and held off a late rally by the Choctaws.
