Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -This weekend is starting out well above average as afternoon highs are warming into the low 80s on Saturday. After that, things will take a dramatic shift. By Sunday, northerly winds will gust in keeping high temperatures in the low 60s. This flow of arctic air will strengthen into the work...

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Family and friends gathered to honor the life of a Hinds County sergeant, who was killed in Jackson. A balloon release for Sgt. James Dotson, Jr., 32, was held at the Hinds County Detention Center on November 6, 2025. Colleagues said Dotson was a dedicated worker at the jail, while his...

When Andrea Dettore-Murphy first moved to Rankin County, Mississippi, she didn’t believe the stories she heard about how brutal the sheriff’s department could be when pursuing suspected drug crimes. But in 2018, she learned the hard way that the rumors were true when a group of sheriff’s deputies...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man who killed himself during a standoff with authorities in Rankin County was tied to multiple shootings in Omaha, including one claiming the life of his cousin. Authorities say Ricardo Kirk shot himself during a standoff Friday evening at a family member’s home on...

This morning will be super foggy for your morning commute, use caution! Temps should warm int the lower 70s today and even 80s tomorrow. We’ll see some weekend rain Fri/Sat, and a freeze coming early next week (see below) Widespread freeze, with temperatures possibly falling below 28F for several...

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — The 82nd Annual National Folk Festival will take place on Nov. 7-8, 2025. The listed streets will be closed locally. Access to downtown Jackson from the I-55 Pearl Street exit will be limited through Monday, November 10. Multiple downtown events may cause delays at I-55 exits. For more...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - First Alert Weather Days are on the way for the start of next week as a polar plunge makes its way into the area. Before we get to the big cool down, we have more warm weather to begin the weekend. Highs Saturday will top out in the low 80s, and we could see a few light showers. Changes will...

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The 7 Days For The Troops event will run November 8-13, 2025, at The Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl. This year, the focus will be on providing essential assistance, including mobility aid and personal necessities, directly to veterans. To achieve this, Marine Corps veteran and double amputee...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Donations for this year’s United Way campaign have reached $1.5 million with less than 2 months to go. Money raised will support about 15 agencies that help people in Jackson, George, and Greene Counties. Thomas Walley lives in Pascagoula, and He’s here as living proof...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 82nd National Folk Festival kicks off on November 7, 2025, in downtown Jackson, which will be home to the festival until 2027. The event will feature more than 300 performers, demonstrators, and artisans on six stages and in the Mississippi Folklife Area and Festival Marketplace. The free,...