Mississippi Blood Services reports urgent need for several blood types
JACKSON – Mississippi Blood Services is reporting an urgent need for several blood types and is encouraging eligible donors to give as soon as possible. The organization said O-negative, O-positive, B-negative and B-positive blood types are especially needed to help meet current demand. Mississippi Blood Services...
Gluckstadt Police on scene after middle school receives threat
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WLBT) - The Gluckstadt Police Department is currently investigating a reported threat at Germantown Middle School. The department says that officers are on campus Monday afternoon, along with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. A social media post the department made stated, “We are actively...
Mississippi bill aims to hold landlords accountable
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi House bill aimed at holding landlords accountable for unpaid utility bills is one step closer to becoming law. The bill would criminalize landlords who are not paying the bills on time after being paid by tenants. Recently, some tenants living in Jackson apartments had their...
Multiple counties implement burn bans due to dry, windy conditions
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - More counties are implementing burn bans, citing drought and wildfire conditions. On Monday, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors and Copiah County Board of Supervisors signed off on the bans. Hinds County’s ban is in place until April 1. Outdoor fires and burning are prohibited per...
Jackson street renamed in honor of Hezekiah Watkins
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson honored civil rights activist Hezekiah Watkins by renaming a street after him on March 2, 2026. Watkins, the longtime owner of the Corner Food Market on Dalton Street, has been a respected pillar of the community. Residents gathered at Dr. Robert Smith Parkway and Dalton...
Canton man found guilty of perjury in Ponzi scheme case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A federal jury convicted a Canton man for false statements before a court. According to court documents, William “Bill” Byrd McHenry, Jr., provided false statements on November 18, 2021, during a judgment debtor examination. Prosecutors said the examination, which was taken by the Receiver for...
Southern Arkansas dominates Delta State 7-0 in men’s tennis
The Delta State men's tennis team suffered a 7-0 loss to Southern Arkansas on Sunday at the Live Oak Tennis Courts, with the Muleriders winning all doubles and singles matches.
Jackson filmmaker seeks community support for national competition
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson filmmaker is one of ten semifinalists in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Film Lab for Racial Healing, a first-of-its-kind national competition that drew more than 50 submissions from across the country. Now, Alexis Noble is asking the Jackson community to help fund her entry.
Amy Bambera: Rooted in family, grounded in faith
Amy Bambera, affectionately known as “Miss B,” says she has three families: her own family of fourth-generation teachers and preachers, her school family at Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) and her church family at Celebrate Church (Celebrate). “Everybody at CCA knows my kids, protects my kids, cares about my...
Jackson State Women’s Bowling Finishes Third at TNBA; Lugo, Washington Earn All-Tournament Honors
The Jackson State women's bowling team placed third at the TNBA Open, with Saida Lugo and Faith Washington earning All-Tournament honors after key performances over the weekend.
