Jackson MS

HINDS CO., Miss. (WLBT) - The recent closure of a frequently traveled Fondren bridge has inconvenienced residents and businesses near it. The Mayes Street bridge was closed by the state, but that could change. “About 30 to 40 people contacted me,” said Tony Smith, a Hinds County supervisor. Since...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The annual Homestead for the Holidays returned to the Mississippi Ag Museum on Thursday. Organizers said they plant this event months in advance. They look forward to keeping the same festivities that families can enjoy. “We wanted to do something for the community. And so each year, we have...

It will be partly sunny and warm today, with highs in the 60s. Dangerously cold weather is likely across our forecast area Sunday night into Monday morning. Wind chills will be as low as 10 to 15 degrees, with air temperatures as low as 15 to 20 degrees. Precautions should be taken to protect people, pets, pipes, and...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A warming trend continues through today and Saturday, with highs climbing into the upper 60s to low 70s under partly to mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows stay cool in the low to mid-40s. A stronger cold front arrives Saturday night into Sunday morning, bringing a slight chance...

HINDS CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Local individuals and groups received recognition for their contribution to Hinds County children and families. The Hinds County Youth Court held the State of the Child Address Thursday afternoon to celebrate the efforts and achievements of the court, the positive impacts and the people who...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson hosted the “Doing Business with the City” event on Thursday, brining entrepreneurs, city leaders and community partners together. “What’s going on this evening is a connection of community leaders and the businesses that do operate here in the City of Jackson. With me being one, I am...

JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) – With a significant drop in the temperatures expected in Jackson, Stewpot’s Opportunity Center Day Shelter will be open for those in need. Forecasts indicate lows in the upper teens to low 20s in Jackson overnight on December 14 and into December 15, 2025. Stewpot’s shelter will be open during...

FLOWOOD, Miss. — The Flowood Police Department will launch its annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, and continue it through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Officials said the holiday effort is aimed at reducing impaired driving crashes during one of...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a man was arrested on 11 counts of credit card fraud. According to investigators, Kristopher Mangum, 31, was arrested on December 8, 2025. They said the crimes occurred at the Sprint Mart on Medgar Evers Boulevard. Police said Mangum is also currently awaiting trial...

BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – As more people turn to online shopping for the holidays, police officers in Mississippi said shoppers should be vigilant. Across the United States, porch pirates strike at all hours, grabbing boxes before homeowners know they’ve been delivered. Even though the number of thefts have dipped in...