Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A new round of grant money is targeting human trafficking in Mississippi as reports of the crime have climbed in the last five years. Area activists and police say what needs more focus is the timeframe after survivors are rescued. Money is needed to support and mentor victims to find housing, jobs and healthcare. This can take years to achieve after...

Mia Robinson always had a deep love for science. Growing up in Jackson, Robinson would read every article and book she could find about insects, animals, weather and plants. She said she wanted to know everything and would research every little topic she could to quench her curiosity. “I’ve always...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An Arkansas bank seeking a court order appointing a receiver over the Blossom Apartments is fighting back against JXN Water’s efforts to intervene in the suit. In December, Relyance Bank filed suit against Blossom Apartments LLC in Hinds County Chancery Court, asking that the court...

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Three Mississippi officers are among the names that were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. this year. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial held its annual engraving ceremony on Tuesday, adding a total of 363 officers to the memorial walls.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Dozens of employers are hiring at the Central Mississippi Employment Fair on April 29th at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson. The event is 9:00am-2:00pm. Job-seekers will have a one-stop shop to apply for many jobs. The Employment Fair is free for applicants. Applicants are asked...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson city leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Jackson Zoological Park, providing more details about their plans to revive it. On Friday, officials discussed the future of the park, which could include scaling back the zoo itself, while offering more attractions at Livingston Lake. “I’m here...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people died after a head-on collision on Highway 18 in Hinds County, according to officials. The crash occurred on Highway 18 in Raymond just before 4:30 a.m. on April 24, 2026. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling west on the highway when it […]

PELAHATCHIE, Miss. (WLBT) - A tree has fallen through two homes on Munsterman Avenue in Pelahatchie Friday evening. According to Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, there are injuries reported and the fire department is on the scene. Brian Grantham, Rankin County EMA Director, said there is also a broken gas...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) responded after students raised concerns about what they called a housing crisis on campus. The university said they’re taking steps to support those still searching for a place to live, while working to get offline residential housing back up and operating for students. Following a student-led protest, […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson State University is nearing completion of a multi-million dollar security system and emergency plan that gives students, staff and visitors more tools to report crime and get help faster. At one point, almost a third of emergency towers on campus were not working properly. The...