Four injured in shooting outside Pop’s Saloon in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are searching for two suspects after four people were shot outside of a nightclub. The shooting occurred at Pop’s Saloon in the 2600 block of Gallatin Street around 2:45 a.m. on January 1, 2026. Detective Tomie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said there was a...
This Mississippi Country Restaurant Serves Southern Comfort Food Locals Say Feels Like Home
If you crave plates that taste like Sunday at Grandma’s, Mama Hamil’s in Madison is where comfort meets community. Locals swear the buffet feels like home, right down to the wood booths and friendly banter at communal tables. The smell of hickory smoke and skillet fried favorites carries across Magnolia Street,...
Alvin Edney appointed Interim Executive Director of Child Nutrition at JPS
JANS – Alvin Edney was recently appointed as the Interim Executive Director of Child Nutrition for Jackson Public Schools, where he provides executive leadership and oversight for all districtwide nutrition operations. With a strong foundation in public health and more than two decades of experience in food safety,...
More blue light cameras on the way to Jackson, following council vote
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Police will soon have more tools to help keep residents safe. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved purchasing 10 more SafeCity Blue Light Cameras, as well as the accessories that go with them. Chief Tyree Jones said the department is still determining where to...
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center welcomes its first baby of the new year
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Joshua Maurice James Collins. That’s the name of the first baby born in 2026 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The seven-pound, 10-ounce baby boy was welcomed into the world at 12:16 a.m., making him the first of the new year at the downtown Jackson facility.
UPDATE: Two people killed in Jackson house fire identified
ORIGINAL STORY (Published Dec. 29, 2025):. Two people were found dead inside of a home in Jackson after a fire Monday morning. According to Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard, the fire happened at a home on Regina Street around 10:30 a.m. The bodies will be sent to the state crime...
Major public safety operation announced in Jackson in an effort to tackle crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) - On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Governor Tate Reeves announced a major public safety operation taking place in the city of Jackson....
Chaos and panic erupts inside of a newly opened adventure park in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. - Chaos erupted in a newly opened trampoline park in Jackson after park goers say fights broke out sending the park into...
First Alert Forecast: Warming trend returns this week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight: Clear skies will continue tonight as temperatures continue to fall back into the upper 20s. Winds will stay calm,...
State officials pushing to restore ballot initiative
In Jackson, a bill has passed the House to restore the ballot initiative, but the State Senate is still working on its own measure.Story...
