Jackson MS

Jackson State’s ground game dominated again on Saturday. Running backs Travis Terrell Jr., Donerio Davenport, and Ahmad Miller each surpassed the 100-yard mark to carry the Tigers past Bethune-Cookman 28-13. The trio powered a 360-yard rushing effort that lifted the Tigers to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the SWAC.

TERRY, Miss. (WLBT) - The elderly, disabled, and low-income families, who relied on one Hinds County food pantry, are wondering how they will make ends meet as the door closes. The Felicia Newman Food Pantry is no longer a food source for families in need. “I just found this pantry...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson’s planetarium will get a new name before it reopens. Leaders announced on November 17, 2025, that the planetarium will be known as the McNair-Davis Planetarium, honoring astronaut Dr. Ronald McNair and former Jackson Mayor Russell C. Davis. The facility has been closed since 2018, but...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Rankin County Animal Shelter was in “mayday mode” after reaching over 200 percent capacity last week. A Facebook post informed the public of the shelter’s situation. With a capacity of 51 kennels, the shelter was housing around 120 dogs. These dogs range...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Temperatures started the day near 60 degrees, and the above-average warmth will continue this afternoon. Highs will reach close to 80 degrees under mostly clear skies. Warm and dry weather is expected to persist through the first part of the week, making it an ideal time to get outside and...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A nationally recognized restaurant owner is helping bring new life to a historic building in the Belhaven community. On Monday, the Jackson City Council unanimously approved granting a special exception to Chaz Lindsay, to transform the Shady Nook into a lunch and meeting space. Lindsay, the...

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Copiah County deputies and Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers are seeking assistance from the public to help solve the case in the death of Floyd Alex Rosamond. On August 11, 2021, Copiah County deputies responded to Rosamond’s address on Earl Knight Road, where he was found deceased....

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A vehicle fire blocked all lanes of Interstate 20 East in Rankin County. The vehicle fire occurred on I-20 East past I-55 North on November 17, 2025. Multiple crews responded to the scene in order to extinguish the fire. There’s no word on any injuries. The scene has been cleared.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Brandon Amphitheater continues to add famous acts to its 2026 slate with a well-known comedy act. Following his successful 2025 tour, comedian Weird Al Yankovic will return to the road in 2026 with the next chapter of his “BIGGER & WEIRDER” Tour. Yankovic is known for his parodies of hit...

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Board of Supervisors appointed a new director for the Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center. James Woods, Jr., was officially named the new director after stepping into the role in October 2025. “To just be able to continue to serve for the state and serve Hinds...