Jackson MS

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A hearing next week could determine whether a stay blocking Madison from providing services to an area it is hoping to annex is lifted. The hearing is slated for August 19 before Madison County Chancery Judge James Walker. The city is asking that the judge...

Throughout several decades, Dr. John Meadors has inspired hundreds of Mississippi College students in the fields of philosophy, ethics and Christian studies. After more than thirty years at the university and six years as the chair of the MC Department of English and Philosophy, Meadors is retiring. Meadors came to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Andy Williamson was a segment producer on “Mississippi Roads” on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. He’s co-writing a book about something that evolved from a “Roads” story about Henry Vick and his fateful demise in a duel.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jessie Parker with Parker Industries and Russell Bourland from Tri County Tree Services joined Studio 3 to discuss why you need a local contractor for tree services on your property. They each shared about their companies and services they can provide. Want more WLBT news in...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Colleges are seeing more student enrollment, which has led to housing challenges. Jackson State University (JSU) administrators said they’re taking a proactive approach to accommodate students. “University has ongoing renovations on some of our residence halls that are coming up very soon. And...

MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Madison County Board Attorney Mike Espy says he never backed a proposal to prevent county employees from talking to the media. Rather, he brought it to supervisors for consideration because it was his duty as board attorney to do so. “It was given to me...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade held a press conference at Club Metro Saturday at noon. A shooting took place at the same location in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to Wade, three people were shot. One of the victims succumbed to their injuries. Wade...

The Jackson Police Department is asking for the community’s help finding 17-year-old Nija Farrish, who has been missing since August 11. Farrish was last seen on the 200 block of Pine Lawn Place in Jackson, Mississippi. Nija is described as 5’5” tall, weighing 130 pounds, with a medium complexion,...

Trio of 18 year olds arrested, charged in Jasper County shooting.

The Pearl Police Department is looking for a 31-year-old man who is missing. Jonathan Hearld was last seen living his home Wednesday, August 6th. He was seen driving a silver 2017 Toyota Camry. If you have seen Jonathan, please call the Pearl Police Department at 601-939-7000.