Mississippi Museum of Natural Science named Best Museum in Mississippi
JACKSON – The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has been named Best Museum in Mississippi in Mississippi Magazine’s Best of Mississippi 2026 Reader Poll, officials announced this week. The annual poll recognizes businesses, attractions and destinations across the state, with winners selected by readers of Mississip
Mississippi Teachers Say They Deserve Higher Pay: ‘We Don’t Do This for Money’
JACKSON, Miss.—If Eric Irvin had to do it all over again, he wouldn’t have chosen to teach in Mississippi because of the state’s low salaries for educators. Instead, he would have moved to Memphis, Tennessee, or Atlanta, Georgia, or a city in Texas to make more money.
Man wanted after chase from Copiah to Hinds County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities are searching for a wanted man after a chase from Copiah County to Hinds County. According to Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley, deputies attempted to make contact with Rodger Fulgham on May 14, 2026, to serve felony warrants. He said Fulgham caused damage to a deputy’s patro
Boots & More to close after 43 years in business
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – After more than four decades serving customers in Jackson, the owners of Boots & More announced the business will close on August 15, 2026. In a statement on social media, the business said the decision came “after much prayer and consideration,” adding that the owners are moving on to pursue wh
Renter loses meaningful items in Jackson storage fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Several customers are dealing with major losses after a fire destroyed multiple units at a storage facility in Jackson on May 12, 2026. One renter, Armand Gladney, said he first learned something was wrong while at work after receiving a notification about activity near his storage unit on Highw
‘Ragtime’ at New Stage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – “Ragtime” will be performed at New Stage Theatre in Jackson. Dates:
New eye technology is changing how we see our health
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - May is Healthy Vision Month and two local eye doctors say advances in technology are transforming what happens during a routine eye exam, and it goes far beyond checking your vision. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 93 million American adults...
Two suspects arrested as part of “Operation Keep Byram Safe” initiative
BYRAM, Miss. (WLBT) - The Byram Police Department announced two arrests as part of its ongoing “Operation Keep Byram Safe” initiative on Wednesday. The two suspects, identified as Khamari Alexander and Angel Smoot, each face multiple charges. Alexander is currently facing charges on two counts of possession of...
Blackburn Middle School students turn learning garden into marketplace
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A once-vacant lot is now a source of education and inspiration for students at Blackburn Middle School. Students spent months planting and tending to vegetables, herbs and fruits. On Wednesday, they got the chance to transform the Jackson State University and Blackburn Learning Garden from garde
Jackson State and FAMU take SWAC Track Titles
It's been decades since Jackson State won a track title. The post Jackson State and FAMU take SWAC Track Titles appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
