Jackson homeowners urged to create fire escape plan
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the winter months approaching and as people try to stay warm, now’s a good time to make sure you and your loved ones know what to do in case of a fire. Cleotha Sanders, Deputy Fire Chief of the Community Relations & Fire Safety Education Division for the Jackson Fire […]
Mississippi Children’s Museum unveils book vending machine
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The ribbon was cut on a new vending machine at the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM), serving up items only edible to the mind. The Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine is a new permeant fixture in the Jackson museum. This machine allows for kids to trade in Inchy’s tokens from the museum for […]
After DOJ Pulls Millions for Public Safety, Nonprofits and Neighborhoods Step In
JACKSON, Mississippi — Sharon Brown seemed destined from birth to be a changemaker in her hometown. She grew up reading old newspaper clippings about her mother and aunt protesting for women’s rights in the 1960s, and watching them help neighbors with whatever they could — from child care to groceries.
Cooler Air Arrives Behind Two Strong Storm Systems
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -It has been unseasonably warm in central Mississippi. Vicksburg even broke a record high yesterday, reaching 83 degrees and surpassing the previous record of 82 degrees set in 1966. Patchy fog may form early this morning, especially south of I-20, so use caution if you are driving. We could...
“History Is Lunch” celebrates 60 years of Head Start in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - From a challenging history and start up to a lasting and impactful program, the history of Head Start was celebrated in Jackson on Wednesday. Head Start has been impacting families here in Mississippi since 1965 as a program that serves, educates, and prepares young children from low-income...
Pearl police officer sentenced for stealing $32,000 at scene of dying woman
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - A former Pearl police officer has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison. According to a release, Christopher Taylor Lofton, 30, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Rankin County Circuit Court. On November 18, 2024, Lofton responded to a call for assistance after an elderly...
Former Richland mayor found not guilty by directed verdict in payroll fraud trial
In a mid-September ruling, Rankin County Circuit Judge Bradley Mills granted a directed verdict in a payroll fraud case against former Richland Mayor ‘Pat’ Sullivan. A 2023 WLBT ‘3 On Your Side’ investigative report of the fraud had resulted in a case against Sullivan, who resigned from office in December of 2023,...
Hotel fire in Clinton causes heavy smoke damage
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Clinton firefighters responded to a hotel fire. The fire occurred around 7:00 a.m. on November 20, 2025, at the Best Western on Springridge Road. According to officials, the incident was initially reported as a grass fire, but when crews arrived, they discovered the fire had extended to the...
Jackson, Miss., connects with record number at Youth Citizen Police Academy
A Youth Citizen Police Academy summer camp run by the Jackson, Miss., Police Department just completed its third year. Participation numbers have grown steadily for the program, and this year saw a new record number of young people participating. The idea originated with a former captain and is now spearheaded...
West Rankin Parkway to open on Tuesday
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - The West Rankin Parkway is set to open for traffic following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. This according to MDOT Public Information Officer Michael Flood. The roadway is located 0.4 miles south of Flowood Drive, and will connect the cities of Pearl and Flowood. The...
