Jackson MS

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A boil water notice has been issued by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) due to repairs to a water main in Madison County. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), 488 water connections are affected by the notice. This includes:

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – A Pearl police car was struck by an intoxicated driver, according to investigators. Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon said officers conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 20 westbound near the U.S. Highway 49 exit around 7:45 p.m. on April 3, 2026. While investigating, McLendon said a second...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Fire Department is investigating a house fire on Vine Street. Crews responded around 7:55 a.m. Sunday to the 300 block of Vine Street. Fire officials said smoke and flames were visible when units arrived. After the fire was extinguished, officials were unable to immediately...

The oldest juke joint in Mississippi, and perhaps the whole of the U.S., is still keeping the blues alive 78 years after first opening its doors. The historic Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia, owned by grammy-nominated blues artist Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, started as a small family business and is now a renowned blues venue....

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – The National Park Service (NPS) released reports and administrative record files about the former Ridgeland Firing Range and the former Port Gibson Firing Range, both located on the Natchez Trace Parkway, for public review and comment. The Ridgeland Firing Range operated from 1984 to 2002 in...

No. 18 Belhaven softball comes back from a 5-0 deficit in Game 2 versus No. 8 Huntington to sweep the Friday doubleheader against the conference rival. Sports Director David Edelstein shares the highlights.

The Brandon Bulldogs hosting the Oak Grove Warriors in district play on Friday night. Oak Grove bats get hot as they win this one 11-8.

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - Spring is here! The flowers are blooming and plants are ready for the garden. Rivers Greenhouse and Garden in Brandon is a family-owned business. It has everything you need for your home and outdoor space!. Angela Evans visited and got a tour of all of the...

Looking for something free around Jackson this week? Here are a few local finds — from a sturdy planter to a community barbecue event — all available at no cost. Description: A sturdy rectangular concrete planter, perfect for your garden or porch. It’s heavy, so you’ll need to bring help to move it. Location:...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In commemoration of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, a wreath laying ceremony was held in Jackson on Saturday. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, led the ceremony at Freedom Corner. He said the tradition has continued for decades as a reminder to...