Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The defendants in the Jackson bribery case have until Friday to notify the court if they’re going to plead guilty. It’s a matter of weeks before Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and former Ward Six Councilman Aaron Banks are slated to go to tr

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A group seeking to rezone approximately 190 acres in Northwest Jackson to make the property attractive for a data center is asking the city’s Planning Board to hold off on a vote. The Planning Board was expected to consider a request from Saxum Investment Group...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Police are investigating a shooting at a laundromat on McWillie Drive. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m., in the 6000 block. Jackson Police spokesman Det. Tommie Brown said a suspect entered the laundromat and attempted to rob someone there. The two got into a fight, and the suspect

JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing woman. Michelle Parker, 55, was reported missing May 24, according to a public notification issued by police. The notice was dated May 26. Police said Parker was last seen Friday, May 22, when...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - LuCroy Residential had a South Jackson home ready for a Section 8 tenant who had waited months. Then employees showed up for a final inspection and found a squatter. Manager Charlie Lucroy tried to use House Bill 1200 to remove the squatter. The law gives property...

A nonprofit formed by a supporter of Jackson Mayor John Horhn will donate up to $100,000 to the city to help recruit and retain senior police officers, city documents show. The City Council narrowly approved the agreement, which allows the funds to be used for executive recruitment, retention initiatives and “relocatio

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - At least one person was taken to a local hospital after an accident on Interstate 55 South Monday afternoon. The crash occurred near the Daniel Lake Boulevard exit ramp. It appeared a vehicle was hit, lost control and then hit a piece of road equipment in...

PELAHATCHIE, MISSISSIPPI - A Rankin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputy named Fox, has been medically retired after collapsing during a search Thursday afternoon for an escaped juvenile offender in Pelahatchie. Fox remains under treatment and observation for what officials described as a life-threatening condition. ​​​​

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Rain is gradually moving out of our area through the afternoon, leaving us mostly dry for this evening. Temperatures will range from the mid 70s to the low 80s this afternoon due to the varying rainfall rates across the area. Daily rain chances will linger through...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Elementary students from four Jackson Public Schools teamed up with Special Olympics Mississippi athletes for a friendly kickball tournament. It was held at Jackson State University’s Walter Payton Center. Organizers say, games like this matter to help promote unity and build inclusion among stu