Jackson MS

Residents in Clinton and Clarksdale voiced their opinions Monday about potential data centers coming to their towns during separate meetings held a hundred miles apart. Clinton officials announced they have signed a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement with a developer, signaling progress on the project. In contrast,...

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Families, friends and fellow law enforcement officers gathered outside the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday for the unveiling of a monument dedicated to fallen deputies. The ceremony honored the sacrifice, courage and service of six law enforcement officers, including Deputy...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As gas prices rise across the country, it’s not just drivers who are feeling the strain. Some mobile businesses in the Jackson-metro area have been affected. Their daily operations rely on fuel, not just for getting from place to place, but also to power generators for coolers and equipment....

JACKSON – A local community initiative will host a free egg giveaway this weekend in Jackson, offering families an opportunity to receive eggs while supplies last. The Goodness Project will hold the event Saturday, March 21, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 2895 W. McDowell Road. Organizers say...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A water main broke early Thursday morning off Woody Drive in South Jackson. Terry Johnson, who first made the call to JXN Water, said crews arrived quickly to begin repairs. “This is the quickest they’ve gotten out here,” Johnson shared. “Now, I called them probably 4...

JANS – The results are in and it is official: the “Energy Assistance Blitz” that Atmos Energy and The Salvation Army hosted was a huge success!. Starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, and continuing until the doors closed a few hours later, 640 households in central Mississippi were helped and more than $286,000...

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A gravel truck overturned in Madison County. The crash occurred on Highway 22 near Shores Road on March 19, 2026. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), the driver was not injured. The roadway was closed, and drivers were advised to find an alternate route.

Who: The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has resumed operations at all clinics. Why: A nine-day ransomware attack disrupted IT systems and blocked access to health records. Where: The recovery affects UMMC clinics statewide and hospitals in Jackson, Grenada, Madison County and Holmes County. The...

COPIAH CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A Clinton woman was killed during a crash in Copiah County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the single-vehicle crash happened around 11:08 a.m. on Highway 27 near Baldwin Lane. A 2009 Toyota Sienna, driven by 50-year-old Tonya Gonzales, was traveling north on the highway...

The trucking and delivery scene in Hinds County is buzzing right now. Whether you’re driving local routes or hitting the open road, there are solid paychecks waiting for dependable drivers.