Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — A recent report from WJTV.com says Jackson police have taken a suspect into custody following a deadly shooting on Sunset Drive. According to the outlet’s coverage, officers responded to a residence in the 3500 block of Sunset Drive on May 9, 2026, where they discovered a man unresponsive i

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WLBT) - The Crystal Springs Police Department is investigating after a drive-by shooting Sunday evening. Just before 6 p.m., three people were shot on Austin Circle, according to Crystal Springs Police Chief Robert Thomas. All three victims were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening inju

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson might not have to refinance its water and sewer debt after all. For months, the city has been in talks with lenders about refinancing at least a portion of its $142 million in water and sewer debt. In fact, the City Council was expected to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Authorities are investigating a shooting death at a Jackson apartment complex. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard confirmed a man had been shot and killed at the Sunset Apartments early Saturday night. The shooting occurred before 7 p.m. Jackson Police were not immediately available for comment. Officials...

A special committee made up of Mayor Will Purdie and three members of the Board of Aldermen will interview four nominees who are in the running to join the Clinton Public School District Board of Trustees in July. Only one of the nominees will be chosen, replacing Derek Holmes, who’s been on the Board of Trustees since 2012.

BRANDON — Two people were fatally shot Friday afternoon during a dispute over family land in Rankin County, and the suspected gunman was later found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a hours-long SWAT standoff, authorities said. Walter E. Birdsong Jr., 62, and Amanda L. Birdsong, 43,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Home values in Jackson have increased 32.4% over the past year, the largest jump in the metro area, according to research from RedFin and Zillow. Ridgeland showed the second highest increase at 23%, while home values dropped 2.2% in Clinton and remained flat in Madison. Riley...

The Canton Flea Market runs next Thursday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Canton Square. From south Madison County, take I-55 north to exit 119 (Highway 22), then head east to the Square. cantonmsfleamarket. Parking. Parking costs $5-$20 at various lots around the Square on a...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson Fire Department (JFD) building was damaged for a second time in less than 10 months. According to JFD, the Internal Affairs Complex was damaged after it was recently struck by a vehicle. Despite these setbacks, we remain committed to moving forward and improving our facilities to better serve our […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Salvation Army mobilized its Emergency Disaster Services team and mobile canteen unit across Mississippi following the severe storms and tornadoes that struck communities Wednesday night. The response team will provide immediate relief to affected areas, including hot meals, drinks, snacks and emotional and spiritual care for survivors, first responders and […]