State Route 27 bridge closure postponed
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The temporary bridge closure for State Route 27 has been postponed due to the chance of rain. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the work on SR 27 over the Big Black River at the Hinds/Warren County line will now begin at 7:00 p.m. on July 11. […]
FDA approves new HIV prevention drug
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A new breakthrough drug for HIV Prevention has been approved by the FDA. The drug is called “Yeztugo” and only needs to be injected twice a year to prevent HIV. Although the first PrEP medication was approved in the U.S. in 2012, data shows that...
Heat and humidity for the first weekend of Summer
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -The first weekend of summer is starting with temperatures (and dewpoints) in the 70s. This will allow heat index values to soar as we head into the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid-90s, with heat index values likely exceeding 105. This is why most of the area is under a heat advisory for...
Evers Institute to host fundraiser concert June 28
JANS – The Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute is in the final planning stages for a powerful evening of music, memory, and movement on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The evening will bring together nationally celebrated performers who use their...
STEPPING UP TO SERVE: American Legion Post 112 Donates $1,100 in Food to Support...
A woman named Chandra D’avy and The American Legion Post 112 donated $1,100 worth of food items to support the Veteran Drive-Thru Food Pantry program. This contribution will go directly toward providing essential food assistance to local Veterans and their families, helping to ensure no Veteran goes without during...
Zach Top bringing tour to Brandon Amphitheater
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Zach Top will bring his Cold Beer & Country Music headline tour to the Brandon Amphitheater. The concert will be held on October 16, 2025, and will start at 7:45 p.m. Top will be joined by special guest Andy Buckner. Tickets for the new dates will be...
Man wanted for burglarizing truck in Jackson neighborhood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are working to identify the man who burglarized a truck on Carolwood Drive. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said the crime occurred around 1:30 a.m. on June 11 in the 5000 block of Carolwood Drive. According to Brown, surveillance video showed...
Jackson’s Levure features all natural wines
Buying wine can be an intimidating endeavor if you don’t know much about the winemaking process. There are wine-tasting classes and wine dinners, all designed to help consumers learn to better appreciate the fruit of the vine. Brandi Carter didn’t set out to be a wine expert or a...
Meme’s Brick Street Bakery
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Meme’s Brick Street Bakery, located in Clinton, offers a variety of sweet treats for their customers.
This Tiny Diner In Mississippi Has A Meatloaf So Delicious, You’ll Dream About It
In the heart of Ridgeland, Mississippi, there’s a brick-faced culinary treasure called The Trace Grill where the meatloaf is so transcendent, it has been known to appear in the dreams of those lucky enough to have tasted it. Some restaurants try too hard with fancy presentations and exotic ingredients,...
