Jackson MS

FLOWOOD — Mississippi Blood Services is urging residents to donate blood this week after winter weather forced multiple blood drive and donation center closures across the state, reducing the available blood supply. In a statement, the organization said hospitals continue to need blood every day and called on...

Tucked away in Madison, Mississippi sits a culinary landmark where vintage tractors greet you upon arrival and the aroma of hickory-smoked meats will have you floating through the parking lot like a cartoon character following a scent trail. Mama Hamil’s Southern Cookin’ and Bar B Que Buffet isn’t just another...

Imagine stepping into a world where vibrant colors and sweet fragrances envelop your senses. That’s what awaits you at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, MS. If you’re dreaming of a picturesque escape or searching for that perfect backdrop for your next big event, you’ve found it. Have you ever wondered where you can find a...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A local high school student received a full-ride scholarship to a university. Best-selling author Angie Thomas surprised high school senior Stephanie Hartmann with the news that she has received a full-ride scholarship to Belhaven University. Hartmann, a Brookhaven native, was named the 2026...

Mississippi Sen. Hillman Frazier: "In this child care crisis, it is essential the state acts swiftly. Families and day care providers alike are counting on us."

Jackson, MS (RestaurantNews.com) Newk’s Eatery, the 97-unit fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and pizzas, is closing out 2025 with strong momentum, surpassing its development goals by signing 10 new franchise deals and adding five new locations. The year’s growth included...

A man who was found dead in a driveway Sunday evening is Mississippi’s second reported winter-related fatality. Officials with the Hinds County Coroner’s Office report that Bobbie Freeman, 66, of Jackson, was found in a driveway on St. Thomas Parkway in Bolton. Freeman is believed to have left...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) announced he directed the old National Guard Armory on the State Fairgrounds be opened to receive donations to help those affected by Winter Storm Fern. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) team will...

Inmates from the Madison County Community Work Center collected between 40 and 50 bags of trash in two hours during a Martin Luther King Day cleanup detail in Jackson. The inmates at the Madison County Community Work Center (CWC) participated in the Martin Luther King Day Cleanup at the request of state Rep. Zakiya...

Scout Troop 85 and Troop 108 have four Michel family members who are Eagle Scouts. The youngest, Kamdan, was awarded his honor on December 2, 2025. They are the children of Joey and Stacy Michel of Florence. “Being an Eagle Scout is just part of our family life,” said Stacy...