Jackson MS

JACKSON — A 56-year-old Jackson woman was arrested Saturday after authorities said she struck and killed a man while driving under the influence. The Jackson Police Department responded around 11 a.m. to reports of a crash on Highway 80 near Ellis Avenue involving a white GMC Envoy. Officers determined the driver,...

JACKSON, Miss. | Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor met with members of the media on Monday this week, reviewing the Mississippi Valley State game from last week and previewing the Tigers' upcoming game. Jackson State returns to action this weekend at home for the first time since Oct. 11,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Fondren Theatre Workshop will perform “We Need to Talk,” which is an imaginative exploration of the relationship of the biblical characters Sarah and Abraham across their lifetimes. Click here for more information.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Stars of Life program honors EMS professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Pamela “P.J.” Lowe is was recognized for her dedication, leadership and far-reaching impact across Central Mississippi and the EMS community.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Twenty-two years ago, on November 7, the state got a new place to store and preserve its most precious artifacts, including the WLBT News archives. The new “William F. Winter Building” was formally dedicated to house the collections of the Mississippi Department of Archives & History.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The National Coalition of 100 Black Women is hosting the 34th Annual Holiday Top Hat Brunch on November 29th! It is at the Hilton Jackson from 11:00-1:00. The event features a hat contest, a runway show, shopping and more. Tickets are $75. The event raises funds to support programs and youth.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A section of a popular road in Madison County will be closed beginning next week. Officials announced Monday that Bozeman Road between Reunion Parkway and Elizabeth Avenue will be closed for 2-3 weeks beginning Monday, November 17. The closure is so crews can replace a double...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Thousands attended the National Folk Festival this past weekend. “Our pre-numbers were about $2.2 million in estimated economic impact, and that was based on a 50,000 of attendees,” Director of External Affairs for Visit Jackson, Yolanda Clay-Moore, says. Businesses like Ray’s To-Go Barbecue...

Some sandwiches are just lunch — but in Mississippi, they’re a way of life. From Delta dives to Gulf Coast cafés, these sandwiches tell stories of slow-smoked meats, buttery bread, and generations who know flavor better than fame. Every bite drips with Southern charm — smoky pulled pork, catfish on French bread, or...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - JXN Water is marking several milestones this month. One of them is the new Stay Current Hub at jxnwater.com. Customers can use it to start and stop service, review accounts, and make payment arrangements. Aisha Carson walked through the new website on Studio 3. Want more...