Remembering Maleah Bess: 24-Year-Old Apartment Manager Killed in Workplace Shooting
The Jackson community is reeling from the tragic death of 24-year-old Maleah Bess, a beloved apartment manager at Westwood Apartments, who was allegedly shot and killed by her husband, Ron Allen, earlier this week. Friends say Bess had been working hard to build a stable and independent life, describing her...
Friday Weather: Typical Summer Heat and Humidity
Look for a high of 93 degrees today as we start off sunny and a few clouds roll in after lunch. This weekend should be clear with highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.
Help at Home helps with elderly and disabled loved ones
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Destany Taylor visited Today at 11 to explain what Help at Home offers for people who may need assistance caring for loved ones who cannot take care of themselves. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling...
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 8-10
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 8-10) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Jim Belushi LIVE – Jackson – Friday Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers – Jackson – Friday,...
OPINION: Waving back at the red convertible: Remembering, restoring, and reimagining Jackson
One of my fondest memories I can recall as a little girl occurred in October 1978, while standing with my mother, brother, and uncle at a parade in Jackson, Mississippi. The excitement was bubbling up as we waited – impatiently –to catch a glimpse of the champ, Muhammad Ali, Men’s Heavyweight Boxing Champion. He was...
Daniel Callihan Pleads Guilty in Heartbreaking Case
Daniel Callihan pleads guilty to charges linked to the killing of Callie Brunett and her 4-year-old daughter in Louisiana, facing life in prison.
Spiritual Journey and Poetry Friday: Family and Prayer
Leigh Anne asked us to write about family this month. Family is my priority always, but since retiring, I find myself dedicating more time to my children and grandchildren. This week as my husband and I celebrate 43 years of marriage, I am caring for my grandchildren in New Orleans. My colleagues are going back to...
JPD requests public’s help in 2024 homicide case
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in the investigation of a 2024 homicide. On Mar. 7, 2024, Javoris Marquez Gibson was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in his apartment, located in the 5400 block of Clinton Boulevard. If anyone has any...
Judge orders 5-day water restoration at Blossom Apartments
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced that a temporary restoration of water service and expanded relocation support has been secured for residents of Blossom Apartments. On Friday, the mayor called U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate to request that water service be turned back on...
Mississippi opioid settlement council finalizes grant applications
Mississippi is behind most states in distributing its opioid settlement dollars.
