Jackson MS

PORT ALLEN - A Mississippi man grabbed the steering wheel of a moving SUV and intentionally rammed it into a police cruiser on I-10 East near the LA 1 exit, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. John Cuevas, 42, of Madison, Mississippi, was a front-seat passenger in...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A drive across the Capital City could bring motorists to intersections without working signal lights. The city’s aging infrastructure includes traffic lights. It’s a danger the city is aware of and is working to find funding for repairs. At the intersection of Cooper Road...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating two armed robberies that left two people injured. On March 16, 2026, Detective Tommie Brown said officers responded to Longwood Drive. The victim stated he was bringing in laundry when he was approached by two men and a woman armed with weapons. According to...

Christopher Jones, a South Carolina businessman, wants to build a small industrial facility behind the abandoned mall in west Jackson to manufacture recycled plastic foam and concrete blocks through his company, BioCrete Global Manufacturing.

RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A school resource officer was struck while directing traffic on Tuesday morning. This according to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office, who said the incident occurred around 7 a.m. on Star Road. A deputy with the sheriff’s office who is assigned as the school resource...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2026 Mississippi Anime Fest was held this weekend in Jackson. Hundreds of anime lovers were able to see some of their favorite voice actors. “It’s fun to sit back and watch people that don’t even know each other come together, because they’re a fan of the same thing. And you see […]

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) voted on Monday to initiate revocation proceedings for a Canton school. According to the MCSAB, this action begins a formal review process for SR1College Preparatory and STEM Academy (CPSA). Officials said the revocation proceedings allow...

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Monday to clarify the commercial zoning designation for roughly 55 acres near the entrance of Lake Caroline, bringing a resolution to a dispute that has divided the community since late 2023. The board designated the property...

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Brandon leaders announced Justin Moore and Chris Janson will perform as part of the 2026 Brandon Jubilee Days. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on May 2, 2026, at the Brandon Amphitheater. Tickets will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on March 20, 2026, through Ticketmaster and the Amphitheater […]

The store will be located at the intersection of Terry Road and Springridge Drive near Wynndale Steak House. Mayor Richard White says construction will take between five and six months. There are currently two Dollar Generals in Byram. The store will be located about halfway between the store at 125...