Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 22-24) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Starlito x Don Trip – Jackson – Friday The Garden of Earthly Delights – Natchez – Friday Detectives...

The Mayflower Cafe in Jackson, Mississippi is celebrating its 90th anniversary with special offers and discounts, while the new owners strive to maintain the legacy of the restaurant's Greek immigrant founders.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 60-year-old Jackson man. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Elery Leo Jones was last seen on August 19, 2025, around 11:00 a.m. in the 2100 block of Monaco Street in Hinds County. He was walking in the direction of downtown. […]

Jackson sits at a crossroads of Delta blues, Southern soul, and smoky, saucy barbecue. This is a city where old family recipes matter, pulled pork is king, and you’ll find everything from spicy vinegar-based sauces to sweet molasses glazes on the menu. Don’t be surprised by a little Cajun...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Organizations are making sure renters and landlords in Jackson know their rights. The City of Jackson partnered with the Mississippi Housing Partnership and the Mississippi Center for Justice on Friday to host a Housing Educational Clinic. Often times when signing a housing contract, people...

MISSISSIPPI — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is urging residents to take precautions to protect their SNAP benefits amid a recent rise in fraud reports. The MDHS Office of Inspector General reported an increase in stolen SNAP benefits in the Jackson metro area and nearby regions. Officials warned...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones says a downtown holding facility will not come to fruition, nearly four years after his predecessor announced the plans with great fanfare. In 2021, interim Sheriff Marshand Crisler and Jackson Police Chief James Davis announced plans to reopen the downtown...

Since January 2000, Jackson State University (JSU) has had nine different presidents. That averages more than one every three years. Of the nine individuals, three were interim presidents, making it a different person every four years. On the other hand, if the 10 years of Ronald Mason’s presidency are omitted, four...

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is urging residents to take steps to protect their SNAP benefits from fraud, such as changing their PIN after each use and checking their EBT account regularly for unauthorized charges.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Another hot day ahead with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, but no heat advisory today thanks to a cold front bringing in drier air. Expect more comfortable conditions heading into the weekend. Scattered storms are possible later today, mainly south of I-20. These could...