Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The 12th edition of The Scout Guide in Jackson will be released during a Gala on Friday, January 9th at the Country Club of Jackson. Audra Bowman shared The Scout Guide features 103 businesses this year!. The Gala features entertainment, food, a silent auction and more.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -First Alert Weather Day Friday. A cold front will move into the area and push a line of developing thunderstorms through as well. Some of the storms could be severe with wind, hail, torrential rain frequent lightning likely. Damaging wind & a tornado are possible. The storm system should be at...

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - Jackson's 2025 murder rate has declined for the fourth consecutive year, moving into double digits for the first time in several calendar years according to published reports. The year 2025 ended with 75 killings – a 32% decrease from 2024 and the first time under 100 since...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Runners will lace up on March 21, 2026, to support Mississippi’s only children’s hospital for the fourth annual Run the Rainbow for Children’s. The event will offer 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon and 50K routes, each with its own set of surprises. All routes will begin and end at Hal & Mal’s...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss fans have much to look forward to with the upcoming Fiesta Bowl, and two organizations are making sure fans are able to enjoy the gameday experience without leaving Mississippi. For fans in the Jackson area, Cathead Distillery will host a watch party on their “Big Screen” projector....

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Roadmaster Drivers School is unveiling a $1.5 million renovation of its Jackson, Miss. training facility, featuring completely resurfaced CDL training, testing

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Friday as a strong cold front moves in late Thursday night into Friday, bringing a line of severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds are the primary concern, with hail, frequent lightning, and isolated tornadoes also possible. The strongest storms are...

A work release inmate who walked off the job in Hammond has been captured by U.S. Marshals.

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A Vicksburg carjacking suspect was arrested in Clinton. According to Vicksburg police, the carjacking occurred at the Circle K on Clay Street on January 6, 2026. When officers arrived at the gas station, an O’Reilly employee said he was attempting to get gas when he was assaulted, and the...

In the Jackson area, four restaurants and food service facilities received failing health inspection grades in December 2025, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health . As of Jan. 5, three of the four facilities have conducted follow-up inspections and rectified the failing grade. Below are the...