Jackson FBI seeking public’s help in identifying Leland mass shooting suspects
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The FBI Jackson Field Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying unknown suspects in the Leland, Mississippi, mass shooting on Oct. 11. The deadly incident left 16 victims shot. According to the Washington County Coroner’s Office, four of those victims were pronounced deceased...
Gospel music icon receives Jackson Key to the City
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Gospel music icon Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark has been honored with Jackson’s Key to the City. Mayor John Horhn made the presentation recent at Jackson State University’s Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. “Twinkie Clark’s extraordinary talent and lifelong dedication have enriched the lives of...
Woman found dead at Clinton apartment complex
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Clinton police are investigating a homicide at an apartment complex. According to officials, police responded to conduct a welfare check at Windsor Village on Woodstone Road on October 13, 2025. Officers located a deceased woman inside an apartment. Interim Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard...
Mississippi Weather Update: Dry Week, Storm Chances Increase by Saturday
Jackson, MS – Residents across Mississippi can expect several more days of dry, warm weather before rain and thunderstorms return this weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, daytime highs through Friday will reach the upper 80s to low 90s, with nighttime lows between the upper 50s and mid-60s....
Chilly Mornings, Summer-Like Afternoons Ahead
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -The week kicks off with cool morning temperatures, but the afternoon will bring a noticeable warm-up, with highs climbing back into the upper 80s. Expect clear, sunny skies throughout the day, followed by cool and calm conditions overnight, with lows dipping into the 50s. Warm and dry...
Mississippi Weather Alert: Warm Fall Days Continue Through Wednesday Before Weekend Showers Return
Jackson, MS – Fall sunshine continues to bathe central Mississippi this week, providing mild temperatures and clear skies through Wednesday. As the week progresses, expect temperatures to remain warm, with highs nearing 88°F, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities, school events, or even getting a head start...
Rare oversight begins at Hinds County’s Raymond Detention Center
After a decade-long court battle, receiver Wendell M. France takes the reins. Amid a decade-long court battle, control of Hinds County’s Raymond Detention Center – severely understaffed and rife with violence, dysfunction and inhumane conditions – is now under the control of a court-appointed administrator. Wendell...
Alabama A&M Suffers First SWAC Setback
JACKSON, Miss. | The Alabama A&M University volleyball team saw its four-game Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) winning streak snapped, falling 3-1 to Jackson State on Sunday afternoon from the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. Alabama A&M held on to win the opening set, 25-20, but Jackson State...
Eddie Robinson Jr. called final play against Jackson State ‘a great call’
With everything on the line, the play was drawn up to find the end zone. However, what Alabama State had hoped would be a game-winning drive instead ended in heartbreak when a split-second effort by the Jackson State defense turned into a highlight-reel stop. Alabama State got the ball down...
Clinton Superintendent finalist for national leadership award
During a National Association of School Superintendents Excellence Awards convention, Clinton Public School District Superintendent Dr. Andy Schoggin was named a finalist for the NASS Excellence in Instruction Award. Schoggin was one of five superintendents nominated for the award and the only one from Mississippi....
