Cool Schools: JPS District Reading Fair helps students foster love for reading
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Summer Horton has a passion for reading. “I just love learning stuff, especially American Sign Language. You get to use your hands a lot, and it’s just fun,” she said. Summer, a fifth grader at Bailey APAC Middle School, is among those competing in Jackson Public Schools’ annual district...
St. Dominic Becomes First Hospital in Mississippi to Perform New Aneurysm Repair Procedure
St. Dominic Hospital has become the first hospital in Mississippi to perform a new minimally invasive procedure for complex aneurysm repair, according to a release from St. Dominic. The procedure, called TAMBE (Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis), is an endovascular technique used to repair aneurysms in the main...
A Joyful Thanksgiving Tradition Continues: Volunteers Needed for Annual Thanksgiving Day Feeding Program
Jackson — The Salvation Army of Jackson is gearing up for one of our most meaningful and heartwarming traditions — our annual Thanksgiving Day Feeding Program, a decades-long blessing for both volunteers and the seniors we serve. Each year, hundreds of meals are lovingly packaged, prepared, and delivered to older...
Thanksgiving grocery costs drop 5% from last year
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Shoppers preparing for Thanksgiving will find their grocery bills slightly lighter this year, according to new data from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The cost of traditional Thanksgiving staples has dropped 5% compared to 2024, the organization reported. The decrease comes as a relief...
Jackson’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Earns Prestigious National Reaccreditation
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) in Jackson has received reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). This recognition is held by about four percent of the estimated 33,000 museums in the United States. AAM accreditation is considered a leading standard for museum quality and public...
Vicksburg man killed in Rankin County hit-and-run
RANKIN COUNTY, Mississippi. (VDN) — A Vicksburg man was killed early Sunday in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 55 in Rankin County, according to authorities. The victim has been identified as 53-year-old Ernest Stevenson of Vicksburg. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said Stevenson was crossing the roadway on...
From the Kitchen to the Crown: How Amanda Transformed Her Mississippi Roots Into a...
In the heart of Canton, Mississippi–where beauty salons are pillars of culture and community, sat a young girl taking notes without even realizing it. Before she became a #1-rated Mississippi stylist, award-winning salon owner, and respected Cranial Prosthetic Specialist, Amanda was simply a daughter in her mother’s...
Strong Storms Continue To Move Out
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Showers and storms are moving through the area now, and widespread thunderstorms will continue through the early morning commute before clearing out later this morning. While the strongest storms occurred overnight, storms are still ongoing this morning and may produce strong wind gusts, hail,...
Man sentenced to life in prison in murder of woman at Jackson motel
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman shot and killed outside a motel room in Jackson. Antonio Ames, 38, pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of 30-year-old Jennifer Ann Ray. He also pleaded guilty to a felon with a firearm charge. Ames was...
Man convicted in Kingston Frazier case sentenced for selling meth
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The man, who was sentenced in connection to the Kingston Frazier case and later released on parole, has been sentenced on a drug charge. According to District Attorney John K. “Bubba” Bramlett, D’Allen Washington was sentenced to 20 years as a habitual offender for the sale of...
