Guatemalan man pleads guilty to unlawful reentry
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Guatemalan man pled guilty to unlawful reentry into the United States. According to court documents, Juan Perez-Martin, 31, was found illegally present in Madison County on March 19, 2025, after having been previously removed from the United States in 2019 and previously deported in 2022....
A Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home in Mississippi Lists for $2.5 Million
A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed masterpiece in Jackson, Mississippi, has hit the market for $2.5 million. Listed by Douglas Adams and David Smith of Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty, the dwelling features three bedrooms, two full baths, and two partial baths across 3,558 square feet. Known as Fountainhead, the...
JXN Water rates among highest in the metro
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Amid ongoing debates on whether to increase Jackson’s water rates, a data analysis shows that the capital city’s water and sewage rates are already among the highest in the metro. JXN Water officials said the average residential customer will see an $8.00 to $9.00 monthly increase on their...
AI Program for Ticketing Uninsured Motorists Runs Into Trouble
Politically connected members of a Mississippi company have fallen out with their Georgia partner in what promised to be a profitable business to snare uninsured motorists with cameras and artificial intelligence. A company that the three Mississippians formed, QJR LLC, is suing its partner in the uninsured motorist...
First Alert Weather
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Heat advisories thru at least Wednesday with the heat index between 105 and 110 degrees daily. Mostly sunny skies with isolated showers are likely, becoming more numerous later this week and allowing cooler temperatures by a couple or few degrees. Make sure to take lots of...
State Fire Marshal offers tips to stay safe shooting fireworks this holiday
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is encouraging firework safety. According to the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission, injuries from fireworks have increased overall between 2008 and 2023. Some of the safety tips suggested by the SFMO is as...
Tire shop owner supports illegal dumping crackdown
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - One Jackson tire shop owner is disgusted that tens of thousands of tires are illegally dumped while he and other legitimate businesses bear the cost of obeying the law. He goes the extra mile to recycle, avoiding contractors who take short cuts. CBS Tire and Sons...
Our Secret GF Bakery offers a variety of baked goods that are all gluten-free
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tara Hunt, owner of Our Secret GF Bakery, visited Studio 3 to explain how she got started in the business and to show a variety of her favorite gluten-free offerings including cinnamon rolls, banana pudding, decorated cake, and cookies. Want more WLBT news in your inbox?...
Two wanted for fatal shooting at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police have issued arrest warrants for two men in connection to a fatal shooting at an apartment complex. Police said they’re searching for Grejuan Allen, 31, and Jederrion Walton, 28. Allen will be charged with murder, armed robbery and house burglary. Walton will be charged with...
Two Mississippi Museums honor Medgar Evers with special event
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As we approach what would have been the 100th birthday of Civil Rights icon Medgar Evers, the Two Mississippi Museums are honoring his life and legacy with free admission on July 2. “We are approaching the 100th anniversary, the birthday of Medgar Evers, which will be on July 2nd. And on that...
