Temperatures well above average for this weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Overnight lows will remain above average, only dipping to around 58 early on Sunday morning. High temperatures will climb into the low 80s for Sunday afternoon under mostly clear skies. These warm and dry conditions will continue through the early part of this week, making it a great time to...
Metro Jackson Heart Walk unites community for heart health
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Families and community members came together in downtown Jackson for an event focused on heart health and raising awareness about how to respond during an emergency. Every step taken outside the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday carried a purpose: saving lives. The annual Metro Jackson Heart...
Health fair in Jackson promotes healthier lifestyles
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) hosted a health fair on November 15, 2025, in downtown Jackson. The health fair was about engaging the community in the importance of knowing their health status and the different ways...
Miller finds new role and opportunities at MC Chick-fil-A
Timothy Miller is the newest addition to Mississippi College’s Chick-fil-A team. The 20-year-old Clinton native began work this fall, finding not just a job, but a community. For Miller, who has Down syndrome, the job offers a chance to connect with students his age, gain independence and take steps...
Day 2 of Women of Virtue Conference kicks off
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A local church is inspiring women to unlock their true power, purpose, and grace. Anderson United Methodist Church is hosting the second Women of Virtue Conference. Day 2 of the conference started with uplifting words from Dr. Teresa Hairston Jackson and a performance from gospel singer...
Local Students Explore Choctaw Heritage at Two Mississippi Museums Event
On Thursday, November 13, about 350 students from John Hopkins Elementary School, Smilow Prep, and Kirksey Middle School attended Native American Heritage Day at the Two Mississippi Museums. The event included activities such as dance performances, stickball games, and storytelling. Members of the Mississippi Band of...
New security cameras in downtown Jackson a welcome addition
JANS – A network of police-grade cameras has been strategically placed throughout downtown Jackson to give local law enforcement and Downtown Jackson Partners both recorded access and real-time monitoring of DJP’s business district. DJP obtained the cameras from Project N.O.L.A., a non-profit organization in New...
Jackson Officials Want Access to JXN Water Financial Records as Rate Increase Decision Delayed
JACKSON, Miss.—After another JXN Water court hearing, Jackson residents still do not know whether they will pay more on their water bills starting next year. JXN Water Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin, his attorneys, attorneys with the U.S. Department of Justice and City of Jackson officials, including Mayor...
The Enormous Flea Market In Mississippi That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
You know that feeling when you walk into a place and your credit card actually whimpers in fear?. That’s the Flowood Antique Flea Market, where your shopping list goes to die and your storage unit dreams begin. This sprawling treasure palace in Flowood isn’t just a flea market—it’s a...
New water filtration system installed in Edwards
EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) – A new water filtration system has been installed in the Town of Edwards. “This morning when I flushed, I was pretty excited. When I looked in there, I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s clear,’” said Cassandra Lee, an Edwards resident and business owner. The town had a brown tint to […]
