Reservoir officials call Corps’ changes to Pearl River flood control plan ‘risky and dangerous’
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - “Risky and dangerous.”. That’s what reservoir officials are saying about proposed changes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is making to a popular flood control project planned for the Pearl River. In an August 11 letter to the federal agency, Pearl River Valley...
Haddon McKinney to showcase new artwork
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Belhaven University will host Art & Design Exhibition and Showcases this fall. Haddon McKinney’s show and masterclass will begin this month. The run dates are August 23 through September 19. The masterclass will be held on August 22. Click here for more information.
Ribbon cutting held for new service at Hawkins Field Airport
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Aviation is growing and welcomes a new company to Hawkins Field Airport. The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority held the official ribbon cutting for Skyport Aviation today. Skyport has already invested around $4 million to improve accommodations and infrastructure at Hawkins Field. It...
Jackson, Mississippi Weather: Less Humid Air and Isolated Storms Through Sunday Night
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi residents will see a break from the recent humidity as drier air spreads across the state heading into the weekend, though isolated to scattered thunderstorms could still disrupt plans in the southern and eastern counties through Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in...
New dementia support group offers lifeline for caregivers
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - Under the umbrella of dementia, more than 65,000 people in Mississippi are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Both their loved ones and caregivers have a new resource available at Castlewoods Place to provide a listening ear and network of support. “Is this yellow?” asked Sharon Burnham....
Brandon’s Rachel McAlpin swims to world championship in Romania
You, as I, might wonder how it feels to win a world championship at age 17. That’s what Mississippian Rachel McAlpin did Wednesday winning the 50-meter breaststroke gold medal at the World Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania, nearly 6,000 miles from hometown of Brandon. “It feels really cool,...
Colony Dental Makes Your Smile the Best
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Colony Dental in Madison provides high quality dental care in a comfortable environment. Dr. Sarah Carlisle and Dr. Erin Coggin treat adults, adolescents, and children. They offer patients comprehensive dental care with the most effective dental treatment available. Want more WLBT news in your...
Jackson police seek public’s help with June homicide
Jackson police are asking the public for help in a homicide that took place in June. According to a release, on Wednesday, June 18, the Jackson Police Department began investigating the shooting death of 53-year-old Troy Howard. The shooting occurred in the 1200 block of Gentry Street. The suspect was...
Nine suspected opioid overdoses reported at Raymond Detention Center on July 9, internal memo...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An internal Hinds County Sheriff’s Department memo claims a detainee at the Raymond Detention Center likely died after a nurse practitioner refused to dispense Narcan following a drug overdose. The July 31 memo, which was obtained exclusively by 3 On Your Side, reveals that nine...
Truck stolen from Jackson construction site
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are searching for an auto theft suspect. The incident occurred at Fountain Construction in the 900 block of Martin Luther King Drive shortly before 12:30 p.m. on August 22, 2025. Police said the suspect entered the construction site and drove off with a silver 2017 Chevrolet...
