Historic America250 Flag Makes Meaningful Stop in Mississippi
A powerful symbol of the nation’s past, present, and future arrived in Mississippi this past week as the traveling U.S. flag from America Waves Flag Sojourn 250 made its ceremonial stop in Jackson, Mississippi. Community members and state leaders gathered to witness the historic flag make its stop as part of a...
‘For such a time as this’: Resource bank to open after last south Jackson...
Magnolia Medical Foundation, a network of clinics and resource centers across the state that focus on providing holistic care to low-income Mississippians, is expanding to the most under-resourced part of Mississippi’s capital city.
Jackson police seek public’s help regarding 2022 homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are seeking the public’s help with information regarding the shooting death of Robert Harold Nelson, Jr. Police said the 39-year-old was shot and killed while putting air into his truck tire at the corner of State Street and Cully Drive on July 15, 2022. WJTV 12 News talked to […]
Multiple law enforcement agencies at Piney Woods School in connection with July homicide
5:15 UPDATE: Authorities were seen removing a Toyota RAV-4 from the school campus on a wrecker. 4:30 UPDATE: Investigators have confirmed that the search warrants are in connection with the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of William Boland, who was found dead in a Byram hotel room in July. Boland had...
Woman sentenced for setting boyfriend on fire in Madison County
MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A woman has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for setting her boyfriend on fire. Kalena Stubbs, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault against her former boyfriend. On January 16, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department responded to a...
Ask the Experts – Overactive Bladder
Flowood, Miss. (WLBT) - Overactive bladder is the medical term used to describe a condition in which you have a strong urge to urinate multiple times a day and overnight. In this segment of “Ask the Experts,” Dr. John Baten of Urogynecology Associates in Flowood explains why this happens and what you can do to get...
Canton Municipal Utilities customers denied rate relief by Public Service Commission
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton Municipal Utilities customers will continue paying higher water and sewer bills after the Mississippi Public Service Commission denied petitions Tuesday seeking to reverse rate increases. The meeting comes just two weeks after our 3 On Your Side investigation, “Paying Through the Tap.”....
Cline Insurance Answers Questions Ahead of Medicare Annual Enrollment Deadline
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -The Medicare Annual Enrollment deadline is December 7th. Dana Cline and Phe Martin with Cline Insurance joined Studio 3 to answer questions. Topics the covered include Medicare Advantage Plans, veterans, and what plans are leaving the area. For people who already have a Medicare Advantage Plan...
Jackson Police Hosting Christmas Toy Drive for Children in Need
Community members are encouraged to donate either a new toy or a monetary contribution. According to organizers, all donations should be made to The Community Foundation for Mississippi, with “Toy Drive” listed as the reference. A toy giveaway event is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 3000...
New HOPE Economic Empowerment Center opens in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson has a new financial institution opening up that hopes to give more financial backing to the greater Jackson area. City officials and leaders with the Hope Credit Union (HOPE) gathered for a ribbon cutting on December 2, 2025. The opening of this building marks an expansion of influence...

















