Jackson MS

The Florence Middle School (FMS) 2025-26 Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Alicia Stringer. Mrs. Stringer is in her twelfth year of education, and this is her seventh year in Florence. According to Assistant Principal Kelsey Williams, “Mrs. Stringer puts her all into everything she does at FMS, including teaching...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around jackson..

The Brandon Amphitheater has played host to a wide range of musical acts from Willie Nelson to the Dave Matthews Band . The venue's 2026 lineup promises a blend of rock, country and soul music as well as some comedy. Read on and mark your calendars for Brandon Amphitheater's 2026 shows. All dates and ticket prices...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 50s this afternoon under partly cloudy skies. Dry weather will persist throughout the evening, making ideal shopping conditions for those seeking Black Friday deals. Showers will return as early as Saturday morning as a short wave from the west...

JANS – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, continued its long-standing commitment of service to all mankind on Nov. 21 with a suitcase drive to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Jackson. The Ebony Pearls Foundation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Rho Lambda Omega Chapter, and the...

WLBT - 11/24/2025 04:17:00 PM. Victoria Cox, who was involved in a deadly kidnapping that started in Louisiana and ended in Jackson, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. The crime involved the abduction of two children, sexual assault, and the murder of one child. Cox pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Cathead Distillery announced Cathead Jam will return in 2026. The two-day festival will be held June 5-6, 2026. It will transform the distillery grounds in Jackson into a vibrant celebration of live music, local food and drinks, and community. The festival supports expanding access to music...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Eleven years ago, on November 26, 2014, Mississippi lost a medical pioneer who was also a champion for human and civil rights. Dr. Aaron Shirley was the first African-American pediatric resident at the University of Mississippi Medical Center back in the 1960s. At one point, he was the state’s...

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - It was a busy Black Friday at the Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, as shoppers filled the sidewalks and stores. We spoke to some shoppers about their Black Friday shopping experience. Javarious Smith said he was ready to go shopping. “I came in town to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This Black Friday, families from all around came together to enjoy shopping at discounted prices, while also enjoying quality time together. “It’s a beautiful day, for one, and we just wanted to kind of be out, to be among each other and to just be in the store to see what […]