17 Yorkies rescued from home tied to active death investigation, now in MARL’s care
JACKSON — Seventeen Yorkshire terriers and Yorkie mixes are now in the care of the Mississippi Animal Rescue League after being found inside a home connected to an active death investigation, according to MARL. Jackson Animal Control contacted MARL for assistance after the dogs were discovered living in severe...
Family sues Jackson Academy for removing son, alleges school is illegally recruiting for athletics
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A local family has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Academy and its head of school, Edward Wettach. According to court documents, Carolyn and Jason Voyles allege that the school removed their son from the institution after his father, Jason, allegedly shared information about what he believed...
Enbridge Proposes Texas Eastern Line 31 Expansion to Add Mississippi Gas Capacity
(P&GJ) — Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has proposed an expansion of its interstate natural gas pipeline system in Mississippi aimed at supporting rising regional demand for reliable, lower-emissions energy supply. The Texas Eastern Line 31 Expansion Project would add up to 125,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of...
One person injured after being shot in vehicle in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A man was shot early Thursday morning while sitting inside a vehicle with his wife and another acquaintance, according to the Jackson Police Department. Detective Tommie Brown said the shooting occurred during the early morning hours of Jan. 8, 2026, in the 200 block of Mason Boulevard. Police said the...
Man shot while sitting in vehicle with his wife in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man was shot while he was sitting in a vehicle with his wife and his friend. According to the Jackson Police Department, the incident happened early Thursday morning in the 200 block of Mason Boulevard. JPD said they were approached by a male subject who...
Food fight breaks out at Mississippi shopping mall; seven unaccompanied juveniles arrested in incident
A weekend at a Mississippi mall after the holidays turned chaotic for shoppers after a fight broke out in the food court. WJTV in Jackson reports that 14 officers from the Ridgeland Police Department were called to North Park Mall on County Line Road at approximately 6 p.m. on January 3. Seven juveniles were taken...
Family dog shot at Lake Caroline
Madison County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the shooting of a family dog at Lake Caroline the day after Christmas. The dog, Bean, was reportedly shot and killed on Dec. 26, sometime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., in his backyard on Bridgewater Drive. “It was reported to us, and...
Twins granted clemency after serving 11 years in prison, being sentenced beyond legal maximum
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - A pair of brothers in Mississippi are finally walking free after serving more time in prison than they should have. For more than a decade, Marcus and Maurice Taylor had limited contact with family and friends. Eleven years of birthdays, school milestones, and ordinary family moments...
Jackson to host 2026 All City Call to Prayer and Action on Jan. 15
JACKSON — Mayor John Horhn and the Inter-Faith Task Force will host the 2026 All City Call to Prayer and Action on Jan. 15 at Thalia Mara Hall, inviting churches and faith groups across Jackson to unite in prayer and community service. The gathering is scheduled from 6 to...
Severe Storm Threat Prompts First Alert Weather Day Friday
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Friday as a strong cold front brings rain and potentially severe thunderstorms to the area. Some storms could be severe, especially from Friday afternoon into the overnight hours. Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, though hail, torrential...
