Jackson MS

The two teenagers discovered dead by sanitation workers on Monday were both Jackson Public School students, according to authorities. Garbage truck operators discovered the dead on the side of S. Springdale Road, in a remote area of Hinds County. The two have been identified as Terry Burrell, Jr., 16, and...

COPIAH COUNTY – The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Hazlehurst. According to the sheriff’s office, Lottie Fair was last seen at her home at 1011 Tom-Cliff Lane at about 8:40 a.m. March 26. Authorities said she was wearing a black...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city leaders are raising concerns about what they say is a large number of streetlights out across the capital city. On Tuesday, members of the City Council’s Finance Committee meeting heard from officials with Entergy Mississippi to discuss the issue. DeLana Jones, Entergy’s manager...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) approved plans for three school districts to become Districts of Innovation for the 2026-27 school year. The new Districts of Innovation include: The SBE also approved Hinds County Early College High School to become a new School of Innovation for...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A driver was taken to the hospital after a tree fell onto their vehicle in Jackson. It happened behind the Krystal’s on Bobby Rush Blvd. Thursday afternoon. The driver was taken to UMMC. Their current condition is not known. WLBT News has reached out to...

Madison County’s logistics scene is buzzing right now, with several solid openings for folks who like to keep things moving. Whether you’re into inventory, procurement, or vendor management, there’s something here worth a look.

Caden Moss currently plans to officially visit Ole Miss, LSU and Ohio State, and he is looking to add two more schools to his official visits list. Moss is one of the top offensive lineman prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. He attends Jackson Academy in Jackson, Mississippi, and he garners a four-star rating...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Today into Friday a weakening boundary brings increased rain chances, especially west, but expect scattered, hit or miss showers and storms rather than steady rain. Breezy south winds today will gust between 25 and 30 mph. A stronger system arrives Saturday into early Sunday with more...

Madison County’s management scene is buzzing with opportunity right now. From logistics leadership to program coordination and sports operations, there’s something for every kind of organizer and decision‑maker.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Leadership Madison County Class of 2026 is making a difference in the community. Leadership Madison County is the Madison County Chamber’s leadership development program. This nine-month experience is designed to cultivate emerging and existing leaders who live or work in Madison County,...