Temperatures climbing into the end of the weekened
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Sunday is set to be another above average day with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s. Sunshine will prevail as dry conditions continue into the new work week. Although temperatures will briefly dip back into the low 80s on Monday, mid to upper 80s will...
Mississippi University for Women Track Sets Four School Records at Belhaven Invitational
The W track and field team broke four school records and claimed two event wins Saturday at the Belhaven Invitational in Jackson, Mississippi.
Families celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at Buddy Center in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Families gathered at the Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society’s Buddy Center for an afternoon of dancing, singing, games, and fellowship on World Down Syndrome Day. “It’s always celebrated every year on March the 21st because our individuals that have Down syndrome have an extra 21st...
Northwest Rankin Softball walks-off Sumrall
The Northwest Rankin Cougars softball hosted the Sumrall Bobcats on Saturday, they pulled out the walk-off win 7-6.
Fulton named Admin of the Year finalist
Dr. Matthew Fulton, principal of Sumner Hill Junior High School, has been named a finalist in the Mississippi Department of Education’s 2026 Mississippi Administrator of the Year program. The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program honors an administrator who demonstrates superior ability to inspire teachers,...
‘I’m going to live again’: Ted DiBiase Jr. found not guilty on all 13...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - After 20 days in the courtroom and seven years of waiting, and roughly four hours of jury deliberations, Ted DiBiase Jr. heard the words he’d been hoping for: “Not guilty.”. The former pro-wrestler was cleared on all 13 charges brought against him. DiBiase was...
2026 JXN Food & Wine Festival kicks off
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Organizers with the JXN Food & Wine Festival kicked off the weekend with a Friday Feast. “It seems like the best way to kick start our dinner with our chef chair, Nick Wallace, and really just enjoy an evening of celebration and a little bit more of an intimate setting,” said […]
Sunny skies and very warm temperatures this weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-80s across the area today under sunny skies. Sunday will be very similar with a few spots reaching the upper 80s. This could bring us close to breaking the record high temperature for March 22nd which was set at 88 degrees back in 1995.
Brandon Splits the Series with Petal
The Brandon Bulldogs bounced back against the Petal Panthers 4-0 on Friday after losing one on Tuesday.
Jackson residents concerned about illegal dumping
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As the Jackson City Council waits for the incoming police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney, to confirm the illegal dumping unit, residents said the unit is needed to help improve the capital city. “Only thing we want is for our neighborhood to look a whole lot better than what is looking right […]
