Jackson MS

An iconic Jackson restaurant is adding a second location, and it will be in Madison. Pig & Pint , which opened in the Fondren District of Jackson in 2014 and has become one of the signature barbecue restaurants in all of Mississippi, is spreading its wings and will become a part of the up-and-coming Gallery of...

OXFORD, Miss. — Nearly three years after a University of Mississippi student was killed in a downtown Oxford hit-and-run, the man behind the wheel has been sentenced to prison. On Monday, Seth Rokitka, of Collierville, pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an accident with injuries. This morning,...

FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – The Yard Milkshake Bar will soon open at their new location in Flowood. A grand reopening event will take place September 12-14 at their location at 103 Laurel Park Cove, Suite D. Some of the highlights will include free samples on September 12, a live DJ on September 13 and a […]

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a millage increase within the boundaries of the Reservoir Fire Department’s fire protection district. The fire department said they’ve operated on the same budget for more than a decade, despite rising costs and growing demand. They...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson firefighters responded to an 18-wheeler fire on August 28, 2025. The fire occurred on Interstate 55 at Waterworks Curve. Division Fire Chief Charles Felton said there was an issue with the vehicle’s brakes, and the driver was able to detach the trailer. No one was injured during the...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Afternoon highs will remain steady in the mid to upper 80s, setting the stage for a pleasant stretch of weather. However, we’re keeping an eye on rain chances that could impact your weekend plans. Rain will stay limited during the day, but that changes later tonight....

Dorothea Celeste Wilson, a weekend news anchor at WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi, unexpectedly died from a heart attack.

After 29 years of dedicated service with the Jackson Police Department, culminating in two impactful years as its chief, Chief Joe Wade, is retiring, his final day set for September 5, 2025. Wade’s career truly embodies the idea of “climbing the ranks.” Starting as a police recruit, he rose through...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A portion of a $40 million bond issue will likely go to repairing Jackson’s municipal auditorium. That’s according to Mayor John Horhn, who made the announcement at Tuesday’s city council meeting. “The building in question in this case is Thalia Mara Hall. We...

JACKSON, MS – A former Monroe market television reporter has died according to her employer. Dorothea Celeste Wilson was a reporter and news anchor at KNOE 8 from 2023 until recently when she moved on to WAPT in Jackson. According to WAPT, she died of a heart attack early...