Jackson police seek information on hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are working to solve a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 17-year-old. The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. on December 24, 2023, near the intersection of Interstate 55 North Frontage Road and Adkins Boulevard. Investigators believe a white Dodge Charger struck Logan...
Kolors’ Mystique: Connecting likable African and Caribbean merchandise to Jackson and beyond
Two decades ago, the store Caribbean Pulse originated on Pascagoula Street in the City of Jackson, Miss. The island’s culture was highlighted as a means of drawing the community to the site. The store was operable from 2005 to 2007. Caribbean Pulse’s name was changed to Kolors in 2009,...
Abner’s Famous Chicken closing Brandon location
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – A restaurant in Brandon will soon close its doors. Abner’s Famous Chicken, located on West Government Street, will close on November 20, 2025. “This closure comes as the company has decided to pull out of all stores in Mississippi, and it’s not a reflection on our incredible team or our...
Murrah High School coach arrested in drug trafficking investigation
An ongoing cooperative investigation combating controlled substances in the Metro Area has resulted in an arrest of one suspect. According to a release from Rankin County, on Monday, Rankin County deputies, Madison Police Department investigators and agents with the U.S. Postal Service seized approximately 13 pounds...
Jackson’s First Responder of the Year Luncheon
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Caitlin Bradshaw, the Community Development Officer with Keesler Federal Credit Union, joined us to talk about Jackson’s First Responder of the Year Luncheon, which will be held on November 18, 2025.
JXN Water Keeps the Business Flowing at Cathead Distillery
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - For JXN Water Week, we are taking a look at how it keeps business flowing in the city. Cathead Distillery is a thriving business in Jackson!. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error...
Clark Beverage opens facility in Canton
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Longtime coke supplier Clark Beverage Company opened a new facility in Canton. This facility, found across the street from the Amazon Fulfillment Center, is a 400,000 square foot facility that will work to serve 40% of the Mississippi market and will help efficiently distribute to their other...
Hinds County residents attend town hall meeting
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County residents gathered at Byram City Hall for a District 4 Town Hall meeting that was hosted by Supervisor Wanda Evers on November 11, 2025. Evers welcomed engineers and representatives from state aid to discuss ongoing infrastructure projects. Road crews and planning teams were present...
Callaway High School Men’s Chorale Performs on Veteran’s Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Veterans’ Day is a day to honor those who served and sacrificed for our country. The Callaway High School Men’s Chorale joined Studio 3 to perform for Veterans’ Day. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
FedEx Cares, Operation Warm to Donate 462 Coats to Boyd Elementary Students
JACKSON – FedEx Cares volunteers will donate 462 coats to students at Boyd Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 9 a.m. as part of an ongoing collaboration with Operation Warm, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing essential resources that foster warmth, confidence and hope for children. The...
