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MISSISSIPPI — Several school districts across Mississippi announced early dismissals for students on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as a severe weather threat moves into the region. According to district officials, the schedule changes are being made out of caution due to the potential for dangerous storms later in the day. Forecasters have warned that conditions […] The post Multiple schools in Mississippi dismissing early due to...

JACKSON – Jackson Public Schools apologized Tuesday after content was unintentionally posted on the district’s official Facebook page. District officials said the post was removed immediately after the error was identified. JPS said appropriate steps are being taken to make sure content intended for the district’s official platform...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert was issued for a 63-year-old Jackson man. According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI), Charles Kirkland, Jr., was last seen on May 3, 2026, just before 5:45 p.m. in the 100 block of Hayes Drive, walking east. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, gray sweatpants […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As prices for everyday necessities continue to rise, employees at local pawn shops said more people are turning to them for quick cash. Employees said customers are coming in to sell items or take out short-term loans to cover expenses like gas, bills and medicine. At Jackson Jewelry and Pawn, manager […]

An Amazon driver accused of firing shots at a person in Springfield was booked into the Livingston Parish jail Tuesday after he was arrested in Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson man is facing multiple charges after shooting into a vehicle Tuesday night. At approximately 9:22 p.m. May 5, Jackson Police Department officers responded to reports of an aggravated assault located in the 5000 block of Shaw Road. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found...

Impressive Tennessee freshman linebacker TJ White, a former top-50 recruit out of Jackson, Miss., explains learning new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles's defense during spring ball and what it's like every day in the Vols' deep, experienced linebacker room.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - City and community leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate a new shopping center in Northwest Jackson. The IPM shopping center is located on Bailey Avenue, right across from the Jackson Medical Mall. While the building has been there for years, new businesses are hoping to help revitalize...

Jackson locals did not just discover The Pig & Pint. They embraced it as a go-to neighborhood BBQ spot where smoky meat, cold beer, and easygoing vibes all show up on the same tray. With award-winning BBQ, a big craft beer list, and a relaxed patio, it quickly became a...

Council member Tina Clay asked the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office on April 15 whether private funds can be used to supplement the salary of Jackson’s newly hired police chief, RaShall Brackney, Magnolia Tribune reported. The request came about three weeks after the City Council voted 6-1 to hire...