Jackson MS

Mississippi officials say a woman is lucky to be alive after part of the historic Byram Swinging Bridge collapsed Wednesday evening. The woman and a friend were walking across the historic Mississippi bridge when part of the bridge failed. The woman fell approximately 40 feet onto a sandbar below. Emergency officials...

BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County School District announced Byram Middle School will have an early dismissal on August 6 due to an ongoing power outage. Schedule: We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. For updates, please monitor the district...

RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A Rankin County teenager’s life-changing medication is being denied approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, leaving him and many others with rare diseases unsure of their futures. According to the teen’s family, the medication is safe and they blame red tape for...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney John K. “Bubba” Bramlett announced a man is wanted for failure to appear at his trial. According to Bramlett, Kyle Wayne Dennis was convicted in his absence on August 4 for the sale of methamphetamine of more than 10 grams but less than 30 […]

Jackson Police Chief Joe Wade, speaks with homeless individuals regarding recent legislation prohibiting squatting, encampments, and panhandling without a permit, at Stewpot, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Jackson. Valerie Martin-Davis stood in the Willowood Community Center Monday evening, hand to her chest, pleading...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced crews have made significant progress on infrastructure improvement projects on U.S. 80 in the Jackson-metro. “I am pleased to announce the early completion of the major U.S. 80 bridge rehabilitation project over the...

The founding CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, home to the Magnolia Mother’s Trust guaranteed income program, called out how our economy has left the women she serves behind in the latest episode of Looking Back, Moving Forward—and how our narratives around poverty and deservedness shape what’s possible in the...

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A Memphis, Tennessee, man is accused of stealing someone’s credit card information in western Kentucky. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, on August 6, a victim reported that her credit card information had been stolen and fraudulently used to spend more than $5,000 at...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn says the city is working to comply with a federal judge’s subpoena seeking information on how the Siemens settlement funds were used. On Monday, Horhn held his first press conference since taking office, where he fielded multiple questions from reporters, including...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Residents in Jackson’s Woodhaven neighborhood said overgrown creeks and ditches are a major concern. According to neighbors, the City of Jackson has not responded to repeated requests for cleanup. They’re worried about safety, especially near a bridge at the intersection of Westwind and...