Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Last week, WJTV 12 News reported about a West Jackson resident who was dealing with illegal dumping in her neighborhood, as well as the cleanup efforts that followed. Jackson City Councilman Vernon Hartley, Ward 5, said beyond cleanup crews, he’s working with the Community Improvement Division...

As part of a consolidation plan for the 2023-2024 academic school year, the Jackson Public Schools Board decided to close Brinkley Middle School. On April 18, 2023, the JPS Board of Trustees approved the decision. As a result, Brinkley merged with Lanier High School, designated to serve grades 7-12. Ward...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The federal trial for Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, former Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and former City Councilman Aaron Banks will remain in Jackson. During a hearing on April 1, 2026, the judge said the trial will not move to Gulfport. U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan said...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – April 1, 2026, marked the start for Jackson’s new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. Many residents are excited for change to come to the capital city. Safety is a major concern for them, and they hope to feel more comfortable, even just walking through the city. “Don’t want to feel like […]

MADISON — Two new restaurants are coming to historic Madison. Developer Nick Bradshaw said The Lady May and Station 1856 will be separate, but will share a 9,500 square foot building near the new arch on Main Street. “We love the location,” Bradshaw said. “It is perfect for our...

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - The woman accused of driving while intoxicated and causing a crash that killed two sisters in 2023 will soon learn her fate in Hinds County Circuit Court. Jada Kelly is facing three counts of aggravated DUI for the crash in January 2023. Sisters Azure Higgins...

LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA — A highly unusual weather setup is unfolding along the Gulf Coast today, where a surge of cold air is expected to collide with deep Gulf moisture, creating conditions for a rare spring snowfall across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Forecasters indicate precipitation may begin as...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Your Wednesday starts off mild with some patchy morning fog, mainly in southern areas, and a small chance of an early shower. Lows are in the low to mid 60s. This afternoon will be warm and humid with highs in the low to mid 80s. A few...

CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is dead after a shooting in Canton on Monday. Canton Police Chief Otha Brown said 35-year-old Terrance Williams was shot multiple times on Third Avenue just after 10 a.m. A person of interest is in custody and is being questioned, Brown said. Williams was...

PEARL – Pearl police said an armed domestic disturbance at a motel Monday afternoon ended peacefully after a brief standoff and negotiations. According to the Pearl Police Department, officers were called around 2:30 p.m. March 30 to the Super 8 Motel at 111 Airport Road after a woman reported that an ex was...