Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Workers with ATU Local 1208 Union say they are making progress in contract negotiations with MV Transportation, the company that oversees Jackson’s JTRAN bus system. Union representatives met with MV Transportation this week. Workers’ demands include better wages, improved working conditions,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi State Fairgrounds have been a staple in the community for over a century, hosting countless events and bringing the state together. Andy Gipson, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, said it’s running out of space and it’s time to grow. The fairgrounds currently...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Many businesses across Mississippi are feeling the strain from the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse backlog. The Mayflower Cafe in Jackson is known to carry many Greek wines, but with the current backlog, the supply has become scarce. “A lot of these Greek wines are only at...

JANS – Jackson Public Schools recently celebrated the heart of scholar support during National School Counseling Week, honoring professionals who help scholars navigate academics, emotions, and life beyond the classroom. The district’s celebration, held Friday, February 6, highlighted the theme “School Counselors...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A special City Council meeting has been scheduled to confirm the appointment of Jackson’s next police chief. RaShall Brackney will be brought up for confirmation on Tuesday, February 24, at 4:30 p.m. Mayor John Horhn introduced Brackney as the next chief at a press conference...

MISSISSIPPI — A driver was taken to the hospital Saturday morning after crashing in a hotel parking lot while experiencing a medical emergency, according to Pearl police. Officers with the Pearl Police Department responded to the Best Western hotel in Pearl after receiving reports of a crash involving a truck. Pearl...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Legacy on the Block: Jackson’s Day of Cultural Legacy will be held at the Two Mississippi Museums. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on February 21, 2026.

When Joseph H. Hamilton was considering what college to attend, his father made the young high school graduate a generous offer. “He told me, ‘You can go to any school you want to in the country,’ but the only school he took me to see was Mississippi College,” Hamilton said.

A dog once found living near an abandoned mall in Jackson is now looking for a permanent home after a turnaround that rescue volunteers describe as a “comeback” story. Cheshire Abbey Animal Rescue said Nala, a young dog estimated to be about 2 years old, was initially wary and protective when she was first brought...

Around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 4, 2025, flames from an abandoned house were “so tall it was up in the trees,” recalled Tracy Cooper, who lives two houses down from the now entirely burned-down house. Today, only one corner of that house — located at 4221 Oakmont Drive — is still standing. The rest looked like the...