Jackson MS

Highland Village, Jackson’s premier retail, dining and entertainment destination, is excited to announce that longtime retailer Maison Weiss is now under the ownership of Jackson-local sisters Liz Mavar Spratlin and Claire Mavar Porter. Maison Weiss has called Highland Village home for more than 50 years, serving as...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Though crawfish may be best associated with Louisiana, Mississippi residents often enjoy it as much as our neighbors to the west of the state. Crawfish is a seasonal food that residents enjoy with friends, family and by themselves every year throughout the metro. Like king cake, it is a...

CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Canton police are investigating a series of business break-ins, vehicle thefts and a shooting at an apartment complex on opposite sides of the city. Canton resident Rhett Hill said the recent crimes have left many in the community on edge. “I think it’s pretty crazy and...

JACKSON – A man was injured in a house fire in Jackson, according to Chief Felton. The fire broke out at 641 Daniel Circle and fire units responded around 8:09 a.m. When firefighters arrived on scene, they said they saw smoke and flames coming from the structure. Fire units...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was injured during a house fire in Jackson. The fire occurred at a home in the 600 block of Daniel Circle around 8:00 a.m. on February 25, 2026. Chief Fire Investigator Charles Felton said smoke and flames were coming from the home when firefighters arrived at the scene. He […]

Federal prosecutors responded to Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens motion to dismiss the federal bribery charges against him, filing their opposition under seal along with 25 exhibits that are not currently available to the public. In the Monday, Feb. 23, filing, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said it submitted...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The American Heart Association will host the 2026 Jackson Heart Ball. The event will be held at the Country Club of Jackson on February 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Jackson Heart Ball will celebrate the Heart Association’s year-round Heart of Jackson campaign efforts to improve...

RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A man has been arrested in connection with a fish house burglary in Rankin County. According to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the fish house located on Dixie Road in the Florence area on Tuesday. Employees noticed that cash was missing...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - In our Business Spotlight series, Steven Josue joined Studio 3 to discuss taking ownership of two McDonald’s restaurants in the area. He and his wife own the McDonald’s locations in Ridgeland on Highway 51 and in Brandon on Spillway Road. Josue and his family...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two men, who were arrested in connection to a road rage shooting of an 18-wheeler driver, were extradited back to Mississippi. Jackson police said Alejandro Macedo, 32, and Omar Nerio, 32, appeared before a Municipal Court judge on February 24, 2026. Macedo was charged with aggravated assault...