Water leak delays Denver Street pothole repairs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mayor of Jackson’s Office addressed the delays in the repairs to Denver Street. According to the Mayor’s Office, they investigated the ongoing pothole issue on Denver Street and determined that the cause is a persistent water leak originating from a nearby apartment complex. They said...
LANE CLOSURES: State Route 25 in Hinds County to experience closure through August 9th
MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — The inside and center lanes of both directions of State Route 25 (Lakeland Drive) between Interstate 55 and Lakeland Circle in Hinds County will be closed until 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, for resurfacing. Photo courtesy of Mississippi Department of Transportation According to the...
Bailey APAC celebrates a new era for gifted education
JANS – The Jackson Public School community gathered July 24, 2025, to celebrate the transformation of Bailey APAC Middle School. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official reopening of the historic campus located at 1900 North State Street, now reimagined to meet the needs of today’s gifted learners. Families,...
‘We’re just asking for help’: Blossom Apartments residents endure weeks without water
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Residents in a Jackson apartment complex said they’ve been without running water for three weeks due to an ongoing dispute between the apartment owner and JXN Water. The tenants at Blossom Apartments on Woodbine Street said they’re having to rely on potable and bottled water to survive. “We’re...
Cheshire Abbey Steps Up For Litter of Puppies Abandoned in Cage Outside Jackson Home
A local animal rescue is making an urgent plea for help after saving a group of abandoned dogs earlier today. Cheshire Abbey Rescue says they received a call this morning about several neglected dogs in a neighborhood where, according to the rescue, “people see them daily and do nothing.” With no available shelter...
Rankin County deputy injured in crash discharged from rehab center
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Rankin County deputy who was injured during a crash has been discharged from a rehabilitation center. Officials with Methodist Rehabilitation Center held a send off for Rankin County Deputy Jalan Parker after he was discharged. The crash that injured Parker occurred on Highway 468...
Live Grenade From Post-WW2 Era Found In Home In Rankin County
On Thursday, August 7, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department along with Explosive & Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Teams responded to a home on Margaret Lane in Cleary Community of Rankin County after a grenade was found. Investigators said after they arrived, the item was determined to be a live grenade...
Remembering Maleah Bess: 24-Year-Old Apartment Manager Killed in Workplace Shooting
The Jackson community is reeling from the tragic death of 24-year-old Maleah Bess, a beloved apartment manager at Westwood Apartments, who was allegedly shot and killed by her husband, Ron Allen, earlier this week. Friends say Bess had been working hard to build a stable and independent life, describing her...
Friday Weather: Typical Summer Heat and Humidity
Look for a high of 93 degrees today as we start off sunny and a few clouds roll in after lunch. This weekend should be clear with highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.
Help at Home helps with elderly and disabled loved ones
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Destany Taylor visited Today at 11 to explain what Help at Home offers for people who may need assistance caring for loved ones who cannot take care of themselves. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling...
