Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Copper wire theft is on the rise across the Jackson area. As you can see behind me, another incident of copper theft occurred on McCluer Road, leaving residents in the area without power for several hours. Ward 6 Councilwoman Lashia Brown Thomas said, “I feel like...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Broken glass crunched under Lashia Brown-Thomas’ feet as she walked into the Blossom Apartments leasing office. Seven months after the Mississippi Home Corporation ordered Blossom to be vacated, the South Jackson apartment complex has been all but destroyed. “It’s broken windows. They took the...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Police are investigating after multiple shots were fired outside Lanier High School. Shell casings were discovered Monday night in the gym parking lot on Maple Street after the school’s track team returned from a meet. A school employee’s vehicle was struck, and one of its...

The Clinton Board of Aldermen has taken care of some overdue business, reappointing four of the local school district’s five trustees to staggered terms, with the longest-serving member scheduled to roll off in July to be replaced by a new trustee. At their February 17 meeting, the aldermen approved a resolution...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities in Jackson are investigating after shots were fired at a home before a fire occurred at the same location. Chief Fire Investigator Charles Felton said firefighters responded to a house fire in the 3100 block of Charleston Drive around 7:00 p.m. on March 2, 2026. When units arrived...

It's not too early in the year for violent tornadoes. Such was the case 60 years ago in this capital city. Here's what happened.

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — Interstate 55 in Jackson (Hinds County) will have overnight ramp closures beginning at 9 p.m. on March 3, 2026, and continuing through Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to allow crews to perform joint repairs. Courtesy photo Mississippi Department of Transportation The closures are scheduled at the...

Terry didn’t let Canton’s second-quarter push change the script. After Canton outscored Terry 18-17 in the second quarter, Terry regrouped at halftime with a 34-27 lead and steadily widened the gap the rest of the way, beating Canton 63-53 on Monday, March 2, 2026. Terry’s balance showed up...

Pascagoula survived a late rally and pulled out a 53-51 overtime win over Callaway in a tightly contested boys matchup

Brownies are a classic American dessert, but what makes these chocolatey squares so popular? Maybe it’s the brownie’s versatility. Whether a gooey, fudgy interior or a dense corner piece, the brownie can tailor to multiple crowds of chocolate lovers, depending on how it’s baked. That being said, bad brownies still...