Jackson MS

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities in Rankin County arrested a man and a woman in connection to a major drug trafficking operation. On November 12, 2025, Puckett police conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Suburban on Highway 18. During the stop, authorities said they found 120 pounds of marijuana. Rankin...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson firefighters responded to an early morning fire at an Exxon gas station. The fire occurred in the 4000 block of Highway 80 West around 1:15 a.m. on November 14, 2025. Division Fire Chief Charles Felton said the gas station was fully involved when crews arrived. They were able to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Millions of dollars that were supposed to go to the city of Jackson to pay for residential trash collections have instead been used to cover JXN Water operations. That’s according to Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin, who informed U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate of the news...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Fresh Mississippi fruits and vegetables are on hold until spring as produce stands close down for the winter. In the coming months, the farmers will prepare the soil for the next year of crops. Fans of home-grown produce are making their last visits to buy food...

One person has been injured as the result of a chase and vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in Brookhaven. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Thursday, police were notified of two cars in an apparent chase, with weapons being fired from the vehicles. The cars collided at the intersection of East Enterprise Street and North Second...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Meteorology Program. Established in 1975, the JSU Meteorology Program was created through a partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning...

The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (CMPDD), through its Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), has approved nearly $7 million in federal Transportation Alternatives grant funding. This funding will support six projects to expand bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in the metro area. The...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Kinetic Etchings Dance Project is performing a contemporary ballet inspired by Hurricane Katrina, its devastation, and the aftermath. Choreographer Bethany Philip started the dances nearly 20 years ago, following the deadly and devastating hurricane. She has added to it through the years and...

This ceremony honored 19 graduates who completed the 6-month course, gaining knowledge and skills on the science and art of growing gardens, learning about pest control, maintenance, and irrigation.

The Mississippi Department of Education is accepting applications for Literacy Coach and Regional Literacy Coordinator Educator in Residence (EIR) positions for kindergarten through third grade. These positions help teachers and curriculum specialists use proven literacy instruction methods. This work supports the...