ARF asks for donations after medications and supplies equaling over $15K stolen during break-in
JACKSON — The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi is asking for donations after officials said someone broke into the shelter and stole thousands of dollars worth of supplies. ARF said the break-in happened Monday night at its property in Jackson. According to the organization, a large amount of medicines, vaccines, clea
Kamya Paten earns 2026 Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship
JANS – Kamya Paten, an elementary education major at Alcorn State University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Linda Anglin Teacher Preparation Scholarship from the Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE). Along with the $500 award, Paten will receive complimentary MPE membership during her first year of teachin
Boil water notice issued for 300 Rankin County customers
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A boil water notice has been issued for 300 customers in Rankin County. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the notice affects Goshen Springs Campground, Sunset Campground, Tommy Trading Post and Sunset Grill. Water system officials notified the MSDH of a system
Silver Alert issued for missing Jackson man
JACKSON – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Jackson man. Ramon Viveale Davis Jr., 20, was last seen Friday, May 8, around 6:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Old Canton Road in Hinds County, walking in an unknown direction. Davis is...
Mississippi honors fallen officers in annual memorial ceremony
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The solemn sound of a 21-gun salute echoed through the halls of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) headquarters in Pearl as officers, families and community members gathered to honor law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. During the annual Fallen Officer Memorial.
Candlelight vigil honors Mississippi fallen officers during National Police Week
JACKSON — Law enforcement officers, public officials and families from across the state gathered Tuesday evening in Jackson for the 16th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Candlelight Vigil honoring Mississippi officers who died in the line of duty. Hosted by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office in partnership with t
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner, State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney receives public service award
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney received the 2026 Malcolm McMillin Public Service Award during Police Memorial and Top Cop Appreciation Day on Tuesday at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson. The award honors the legacy of Malcolm McMillin, who served more
We The People: May 11, 1982
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Developers announced plans 44 years ago today to build a new shopping mall on a two-lane road between Hinds and Madison counties. They planned to call it “The Park,” and they said it could generate $1.5 million in yearly sales taxes for the city of Ridgeland.
Second Annual Mississippi Walk for Williams is Saturday, May 16, in Florence
The family of a child with Williams Syndrome is hosting the Second Annual Mississippi Walk for Williams Syndrome on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hemphill Park in Florence. This year they have added a car show. According to Jessica Vandusen, event co-chair, “This event was...
Son finds mother’s grave covered with mud and tire tracks on Mother’s Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mother’s Day can be a difficult time for those who go to cemeteries to remember their loved ones. For one Jackson man, that solemn day turned to heartbreak when he saw where his mother was supposed to be resting. On Sunday, while families visited Autumn...
