Jackson MS

HINDS CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A man was found dead in the driveway of a Hinds County home in the state’s second reported winter weather-related death. According to Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard, the incident occurred on St. Thomas Parkway in Bolton. Howard said the victim, identified as 66-year-old...

There’s a moment when you’re driving through Madison, Mississippi, and you catch the first whiff of smoke from Mama Hamil’s Southern Cookin’ and Bar B Que Buffet – that’s when you know you’re about to experience something special. The rustic wooden exterior with...

JANS – Ayana Collins was recently selected as the Executive Director of Assets and Property for Jackson Public Schools. In this role, she provides executive leadership and oversight to ensure the accurate and timely accounting of all fixed and accountable assets. She brings over a decade of experience in property...

JACKSON METRO AREA — Mississippians can expect lingering ice and dangerous travel conditions through Monday as precipitation tapers off Sunday and colder air settles back into the region, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Nicholas Fenner said freezing rain and sleet were winding down Sunday...

JANS – Amanda Thomas has been appointed the principal of Key Elementary School. Thomas most recently served as the Executive Director of Climate and Wellness for Jackson Public Schools, overseeing the nursing department and counseling services. Her work focused on mental health support, student due process, and...

Jackson, Miss. – Due to the winter weather that has impacted our state, our Northern and Central Driver Services Stations will be closed tomorrow, January 26, 2026. Southern Region locations will have a delayed opening of 10:00 a.m. Make sure to follow our social media pages as we continue to monitor conditions and...

MISSISSIPPI — Severe winter weather that blanketed much of Mississippi with ice, freezing rain and hazardous conditions has led to widespread school closures and changes to learning schedules across the state for Monday, January 26, 2026. As of Sunday evening, almost half of the state’s public school districts had...

A new concept in workout facilities is coming to Mississippi and the first of four in the state is opening in Madison . The Yard Gym, an upscale, almost spa-like workout facility, is expected to open on March 21 near the southwest corner of Madison Avenue and U.S. Highway 51 in Madison. The franchise owners, led by...

Oxford School District — all schools and activities closed. University of Mississippi — campus closed due to weather. Itawamba Community College — all locations closed. South Panola School District — closed. Pontotoc County School District — closed. New Albany School District — closed. Water...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Multiple shelters and warming centers are opening in the metro area and across the state for people with nowhere else to go, to escape the cold. The Stewpot Opportunity Center will be open Saturday and nightly, for as long as temperatures remain dangerously low. Stewpot is...