Jackson MS

The Clinton Police Department has confirmed arrests in connection with the June 30 shooting that left one person dead. Hinds County Coroner Jermaiah Howard identified the victim as 33-year-old Cortney Jackson. The incident happened around 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 30. Officers responded to the scene and began an...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson man was sentenced for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Romelo Walker, 27, was sentenced to 103 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm to be served consecutively to 11 years remaining on a state sentence […]

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was killed after an 18-wheeler overturned on Interstate 20 in Clinton. The crash occurred on I-20 West near the Springridge Road exit early Wednesday morning. All lanes of I-20 West have been blocked at the location. According to Clinton police, emergency personnel and law...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On June 28th, The Bean Path hosted a Family Fun Steam Day where people got to see electric cars and other technology up close. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - After ten months of construction and environmental remediation, Thalia Mara Hall, Jackson’s performing arts venue, was officially reopened Monday. The city undertook a 10-month effort and $5 million to address microbial growth, asbestos, and fire code violations. While progress has been made,...

Phil Fisher was honored with a retirement reception June 19 at the Olde Towne Depot, and it was an appropriate location, since the building is being named for Clinton’s three-term mayor who didn’t seek reelection. At the June 17 Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor-Elect Will Purdie presented, and...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University (JSU) will celebrate the birthday of their founder with a Jubilee Picnic. The event will take place on July 3 at noon at the COFO Civil Rights Education Center on John R. Lynch Street. There will be food, cake, music and community. The […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - John Horhn said as a child, when he went to his dad with a problem, his dad would ask one question: “What are you going to do about it?”. On Tuesday, Jackson’s newest mayor said he’s uniquely qualified to solve many of the city’s ongoing problems, but in an inaugural speech that was more a...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man accused of pointing a gun at a Jackson police officer appeared in court for his preliminary hearing on July 1. Onterrio McDougle, 20, was denied bond and will remain in jail until his next hearing. He is seeking new representation in the case. McDougle was arrested on June 6, […]

FLORENCE, Miss. (WLBT) - Watermelon stands along Highway 49 are not rare, but how close they can be to the highway raises some safety concerns. While buying fresh fruit during your commute can be convenient, it also could put you in danger. There has been an increase in smaller watermelon...