Two sentenced in $18K theft from elderly victim in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY – Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of Byron Gage Tatum, 26, and Chesney Lynn Stanley, 23, after the two pleaded guilty to one count each of grand larceny in a case involving an elderly victim. Fitch’s office said Tatum and Stanley stole nearly $20,000...
JPD requests public’s help identifying armed robbery suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect. According to JPD, this suspect is wanted in connection to an armed robbery case. The incident occurred on Oct. 16, 2025, in the 2100 block of Thousand Oaks Drive. This is an...
Lanier Junior Senior High School Track & Field making a name for themselves
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Head Coach, Jamal Phillips has successfully pushed the boys Track and Field Team at Lanier Junior Senior High School to secure three back-to-back championships for the short time he’s been with them. “I take some of the credit because I try to make sure these guys stay grounded, stay...
Mississippi Senate changes Jackson proposed water authority, no local control
A proposed Jackson water authority board Jackson leaders sold to residents in February is no longer the same board, changing what many city officials and residents had described as its most critical component: who controls the seats. During a just over 10-minute Mississippi Senate Energy Committee meeting, lawmakers...
Ridgeland police seek help identifying man wanted for questioning in bank scam
RIDGELAND – The Ridgeland Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying an unknown man wanted for questioning in connection with a bank scam involving a local resident. Police said the incident occurred in late January 2026. The man is described as wearing a dark-colored hoodie with...
What salary do I need to afford a house in Jackson in 2026?
What salary do I need to afford a house in Jackson in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has...
Silver Alert issued for 63-year-old Jackson man
JACKSON — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated a Silver Alert for a 63-year-old Jackson man who was last seen Thursday morning. Greg King was last seen about 10:30 a.m. Feb. 26 in the 1600 block of Westhaven Boulevard in Jackson, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Authorities said...
Mayor Addresses Community Concerns Surrounding a Potential Development
During the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Purdie addressed the growing community concerns surrounding a potential development in the Clinton Industrial Park:. There is substantial and understandable public interest in a recently approved project in the Clinton Industrial Park. While some...
Metro area sees wave of school threats; officials share their response
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WLBT) - Multiple school threats have rattled the Jackson metro area in just a few short weeks. A threat to Germantown Middle School came on March 3, following threats at Madison Station Elementary, daycares in Pearl, Clinton schools and a Jackson private school. Parents across the metro are...
Where are the data centers being built in Mississippi? See the map
There are six locations in Mississippi where data centers, large and small, are being built. Here is a list. In March of 2026, it was announced that an undisclosed company will be investing $750 million in a data center in Clinton in a building already in place. Elon Musk's xAI announced in January 2026 a $20...
