Jackson State plays Louisiana, looks to stop road losing streak
Jackson State Tigers (0-6) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (1-6) BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State will attempt to end its five-game road slide when the Tigers take on Louisiana. The Ragin' Cajuns are 1-1 on their home court. Louisiana has a 0-6 record against teams over .500. The Tigers have gone 0-5...
More Rain This Weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A colder start ahead tomorrow with temperatures near or below freezing as we head out the door. You won’t need the rain gear for your Friday, but that will change heading into the weekend. Rain chances will increase starting Saturday morning and stick around on...
Gluckstadt Blessing Box grows from small food initiative to community resource
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WLBT) - What started as a small food blessing box has grown into a community resource center at the Gluckstadt Police Department. City leaders launched the holiday initiative to help families in need. Community donations have filled the GPD lobby with supplies. “It has actually grown much more...
Black Friday Weather: Cooler temps and weekend rain
Cooler temperatures are expected to continue along with an increase in rain chances throughout the week. Greatest rain chances will be late Saturday into early Sunday.
Voters will elect a new Hinds County coroner in Dec. 2 runoff
Voters will choose betewen acting Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard and challenger Stephanie Meachum in a Dec. 2 runoff.
Edwards celebrates Thanksgiving with annual community dinner
EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) – In Edwards, Thanksgiving came with a little act of service. The town hosted its annual community dinner, serving free meals to families across Hinds County. Plates were filled with turkey, ham, dressing, green beans, corn and potatoes. “The Thanksgiving community dinner is free to the Hinds...
One injured after vehicle overturns on I-55
TERRY, Miss. (WLBT) - Officers from the Terry Police Department responded to the scene of a rollover car accident on Thursday night. The incident occurred on Interstate 55 North Frontage Road near Terry High School. A man was taken to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, according...
Driveway rules changing, smoke detectors again required in rental units
Homeowners in Clinton who want to save some money on driveway construction now have a new option if they live in Olde Towne or on a lot larger than one acre in any part of the city. The Board of Aldermen recently voted to amend the zoning ordinance which had required driveways for single-family residential dwellings...
My heart sings, “HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD”
One of my daily routines is to start my day sitting on my deck soaking up the bright, beautiful glow in the eastern sky of another Mississippi day, listening to the melodious sounds of the birds, having a quiet time with Almighty God and singing. Yes, I love to talk with God and then sing some old hymns and some of...
Thanksgiving traditions, meals take shape in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Families in the Jackson area are busy preparing their meals and traditions ahead of Thanksgiving. For many, the work starts early. Families said they started cooking and preparing dishes to make Thursday’s celebration smoother and less stressful. “I’m actually starting my cooking today with...

















