Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - WLBT’s Digital Desk Host Cara Shirley breaks down the top three stories on “Top 3 From WLBT” for Monday morning. Flowood Police need your help finding a man who fled a hospital while heavily medicated. A hearing could determine whether a stay blocking...

The City of Clinton is reminding residents that, just because something says it is “flushable,” doesn’t mean it should actually be flushed. Items such as “flushable” baby and bathroom wipes, dental floss, paper towels and cleaning wipes can cause massive blockages in sewer system pipes that can lead to costly damage,...

Clinton’s Quisenberry library is planning a Back to School Bash, a party to celebrate going back to school. Set for Monday, August 25, from 3:30 until 6: 30 p.m., the free event will be a community connection/fair-style event. Families are encouraged to mark their calendars and make plans to attend the party, which...

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - The battle over 350 acres of property near the future Reunion Parkway interchange will continue to a higher court. Last week, Madison County Circuit Judge Steve Ratcliff struck down the Board of Supervisors’ decision to rezone 350 acres of property owned by the Bozeman Family Limited...

Jackson, Miss. – Mississippi residents are bracing for dangerous heat Monday as temperatures climb toward 98 degrees with heat index values reaching up to 105. A heat advisory remains in effect for much of the state until 6 p.m., raising concerns for those working outdoors or without reliable cooling.

Soul City Solar, a project by Apex Clean Energy, is now accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Community Grant Program, offering $1,000 to $10,000 in funding for grassroots organizations, schools, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofits working to make life better in Hinds County. Since launching, the program has...

Jackson police are investigating multiple shootings that took place over the weekend. On Saturday morning, a man was killed and two women were injured during a shooting that police believe was a retaliation from last week’s mass shooting outside the Parlour Room that injured eight people. The shooting Saturday...

A Mississippi man was arrested after authorities found a collection of stolen air conditioners on his property. A string of air conditioner thefts in Jackson led authorities to a location in Cleary, Mississippi, and the arrest of Jerry Allen Rawson. A search warrant was executed by the Rankin County Sheriff’s...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after three people were injured during a shooting. The shooting occurred in the 1200 block of McDowell Road on August 17, 2025. According to police, two people were involved in an altercation. One of the men, known by the victim as “Cruz,” shot the victim in...

Pearl, MS - August 16, 2025 - The Lake Erie Crushers (48-33) pitching staff gave up another big number on Saturday night. They fell to the Mississippi Mud Monsters (41-41) in a 15-8 final. The Crushers remain two games up on Washington for the Central Division lead. Lake Erie got...