Man arrested after chase, crash in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was arrested after a chase ended in a crash in South Jackson. The crash occurred near the Elton Road bridge on August 21, 2025. Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon said the driver crash near the bridge and attempted to run from the scene. He was captured by officers. No […]
26-year-old Mississippi man dies in logging accident
A 26-year-old Mississippi man died in a logging accident near the Oak Ridge Community on August 20. According to Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace, the man, who was from Utica, was operating a skid steer when a tree fell through the windshield of the heavy machinery. A coworker who was nearby called for help, and...
College where it snows for this JPS grad with millions in scholarship offers
Anderson’s eyepopping feat -- nearly 600 college acceptances and $10 million in scholarships officers -- was driven by curiosity, free time, sights out-of-state and a competitive streak.
With multiple doctorates, the family of longtime JSU professor Lackey shows the value of...
HIlliard Lackey and his wife Lillian Troupe Lackey at their north Jackson home surrounded by photographs of themselves and their children throughout the years, Thursday, July 3, 2025. The couple and two of their children have received doctorates, along with several other family members. Credit: Vickie D....
Memo alleges nurse refused Narcan to Mississippi detainee who later died at jail
A detainee at a Mississippi prison may have died after a nurse practitioner refused to administer Narcan following a drug overdose, according to an internal memo at the Hind’s County Sheriff’s Department. WLBT News in Jackson reports that a July 31 memo from the sheriff’s department details an...
Driver taken into custody after pursuit and crash
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A driver is in custody after a pursuit with the Pearl Police Department ended with a vehicle crashing into a ditch. The incident occurred on the Interstate 55 South Frontage Road, near Elton Road. According to Police Chief Nick McLendon, there were no injuries in the...
Floral design studio to open in Highland Village
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new floral design studio is opening soon in Jackson. Evergreen will be located near the Courtyard in Highland Village. The floral concept will be operated by the team behind Mississippi-based event and wedding planning company Gavin Snyder Events. It will offer high-end floral arrangements...
Nathan Taylor Shares “How God is an Arborist”
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Nathan Taylor with True South Tree Service discussed how God plays a role in True South Tree Service and explains how God is an arborist. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in...
Mississippi Neurological Institute
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Neurological Institute in Jackson offers infusion therapy for patients with conditions that require targeted and ongoing treatment. Dr. Wendell Helveston shared how this can help with migraines, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Helveston shared how this...
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Tom’s Fried Pies
Tucked away in the corner of a shopping center on Highway 49 in Richland is a place where your taste buds will get a pleasant surprise. If you’ve never had a fried hand pie, then the folks at Tom’s Fried Pies are waiting to introduce you to this Southern staple.
