HCSD to Host Golden and Silver Class Celebration
Hinds County School District alumni of the classes of 1976 and 2001 are invited to participate in the upcoming Golden and Silver Class Celebration, honoring milestone graduating classes. The event will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Raymond High School Performing Arts Center. Alumni who...
Man sentenced for fatal shooting at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was sentenced in connection to a fatal shooting at a Jackson apartment complex in 2021. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Julius Adams, 34, was sentenced to 40 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). This comes after Adams was convicted of second-degree murder […]
Hinds sheriff confirms two men attacked at troubled county jail
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed that two men were assaulted while in custody at the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond. However, he said a cellphone video obtained by a family member and shared with Mississippi Today does not depict the attack inside the troubled jail. Jones told Mississippi...
Heavy rain expected in Mississippi Friday, localized flooding possible
As the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers ," but on Friday, May 1, parts of Mississippi are expected to get a little more rain than just showers. On the heels of multiple days of rain and severe storms , more heavy rain is expected and according to the National Weather Service, parts of the state could receive up to 3 inches on Friday, potentially...
Local stores evacuated due to bomb threat
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - Two local stores were being evacuated due to a bomb threat. According to Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon, officials were at the scene of the Roses’ and Rent-A-Center in Pearl on Thursday afternoon, both located off Highway 80. Both businesses have since been evacuated, he...
Major public safety operation announced in Jackson in an effort to tackle crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) - On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Governor Tate Reeves announced a major public safety operation taking place in the city of Jackson....
Chaos and panic erupts inside of a newly opened adventure park in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. - Chaos erupted in a newly opened trampoline park in Jackson after park goers say fights broke out sending the park into...
First Alert Forecast: Warming trend returns this week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight: Clear skies will continue tonight as temperatures continue to fall back into the upper 20s. Winds will stay calm,...
State officials pushing to restore ballot initiative
In Jackson, a bill has passed the House to restore the ballot initiative, but the State Senate is still working on its own measure.Story...
Jackson teen arrested for child abuse of 1-year-old
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A 19-year-old woman is behind bars after she allegedly abused a one-year-old child in Jackson. According to Jackson Police, officers...
