Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Katrina Banyard and Kayla Turner Thomas visited Today at 11 to discuss the upcoming Zeta Phi Beta “A Fedora and Denim Brunch” on March 21, 2026. Enjoy delicious food, soulful sounds, door prizes, a professional photo booth, and great vibes. Music will be provided by DJ Mailman. For tickets,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The sound of metal being heated up along with bright flashes of light could be seen and heard at Delta Technical College Thursday. Sixty-three welders from across the area came to put their welding skills to the test. “We have 63 total contestants from Jackson, CDC,...

The Clinton Fire Department is asking for the public’s support to help restore a historic 1964 Mack fire engine that could become a community parade truck and piece of local memorabilia. Officials said the antique fire truck, which has been properly stored and is still somewhat drivable, recently traveled...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A major step forward for the Pearl River Flood Control Project is underway. Federal officials selected a preferred plan that could bring long-term flood relief to many families across the Jackson-metro area. The project has been in the works for decades, dating back to the historic 1979 flood....

Jackson State earned the No. 7 seed in the SWAC Tournament and will play Tuesday in Atlanta, facing the winner of Monday's game between Grambling State and Mississippi Valley State.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Students at McWillie Elementary School in Jackson had a special guest for Read Across America Week. WLBT’s own Ashley Garner visited a classroom today to share her love of reading. Students followed along as she read the Dr. Seuss classic “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”The...

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Brandon community is coming together to celebrate one of their own and help a wish come true. Brandon High School’s Make-A-Wish pep rally drew a big crowd on March 6, 2026, to honor Brayden Doyal. He is a Brandon Middle School student, who is currently battling cancer. Doyal was unable […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection to the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist. Police said Shannon Thomas, 57, was arrested on March 6, 2026, and charged with murder, attempted murder and leaving the scene. His vehicle was towed and will be processed as evidence. The...

Clinton leaders approved a tax incentive agreement in January with an undisclosed company proposing a data center that city officials say would make a minimum $750 million investment and create at least 50 jobs, the city said. The agreement, approved during a special meeting, has only recently become widely known...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A 22-year-old man was found guilty of killing a woman and her unborn child in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Joseph Brown, 22, was found guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and drive-by shooting. On December 15, 2021, Jackson police responded to a...