Jackson MS

PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - The Pearl Police Department announced a traffic alert for Highway 49 South. When the alert was issued, all lanes of traffic were blocked on Highway 49 South at the I-20 West ramp. The area has since opened up. The cause of the lane blockage has not...

Communities are gearing up for the holidays, with parade registrations open in Richland for the annual Christmas parade. This will be a nighttime parade. Richland events will fill the entire day on December 13, beginning at 9 a.m. with the Totally Locally Christmas Market at the Richland Recreation Center at 460 East...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around flowood.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson leaders confirmed the appointment of a new police chief. During the City Council meeting on Tuesday night, councilmembers confirmed Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones as the police chief of the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Jackson Mayor John Horhn noted Jones decades of service in...

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - After months of anticipation, Renaissance Phase 3 in Ridgeland is now complete. Next to the Aldi grocery store and Costco, you can now shop at several stores in the shopping center off Highland Colony Parkway. Diann Wallace Fulgham was part of the new business buzz. “It...

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) – A suspect was injured during an officer-involved shooting in Crystal Springs, authorities said. The incident occurred near South Jackson Street around 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDSP), said Mississippi...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A group organized to look into housing challenges in the capital city will soon make its recommendations to the mayor. On Monday, members of Jackson’s Housing Task Force discussed a draft letter it plans to submit to Mayor John Horhn regarding the challenges faced by property owners in the...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A wanted suspect from Clinton has been captured following a manhunt. The city of Clinton reports police arrested an auto burglary suspect on Tuesday who crossed over into Jackson. WLBT crews were first on the scene where the man was arrested at the StorageMax on John...

Mississippi has one of the lowest rates of homelessness in the United States. However, our state isn’t without its challenges, like increased homelessness in Jackson and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with both areas reporting rising numbers. There are many reasons why someone may find themselves without housing, and...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - What do residents do when they need groceries and their regular grocery store suddenly closes its doors?. That’s an answer people living in South Jackson are now left to figure out. This comes after residents received news that the Food Depot will soon close its...