‘Committed to finish the job’: Henifin not resigning as third-party manager
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Days after saying he was considering stepping down after a federal judge refused to sign off on two proposals to increase revenue for JXN Water, Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin says he’s staying on. “At this time, I am committed to finish the job I...
Mississippi faces critical blood shortage amid summer slump
The Mississippi Blood Services has issued an urgent request for blood donations due to a critical shortage, with upcoming drives at various locations throughout the state.
MS Moves hosts summer camp at Tougaloo College
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Moves hosted their 5th Annual Intergenerational Summer Camp at Tougaloo College in Jackson. Mac Epps, the founder of MS Moves, said creating a safe space for individuals to come together and learn different life skills is essential for success. “We definitely want to encourage...
Deadly accident under investigation in Byram
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – Byram police are investigating a fatal accident. According to Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), the deadly accident occurred in the 5500 block of Terry Road on August 1. Brown said Byram police responded to the scene and are investigating the incident. The victim...
Bond denied for man accused of killing wife at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The man accused of killing his wife at a Jackson apartment complex, which led to a standoff, was denied bond. Ron Christopher Allen, 52, made his initial appearance in court on Friday, August 1, one day after the fatal shooting. Officers responded to Westwood Apartments in the 3100 block of...
Mississippi man sentenced to 10 years for smuggling immigrants in Texas
DEL RIO, Texas - A Mississippi man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for smuggling more than a dozen illegal immigrants in a cloned delivery truck, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Cezanne Megel Patterson, a 29-year-old from Jackson, Mississippi, was sentenced on July 24, 2025, to 10...
Water giveaway held at Blossom Apartments in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Blossom Apartments in Jackson has been without water for more than a week due to a dispute over water bills between JXN Water and the owner. Schwanna Roberts, a community member, took it upon herself to donate and hand out water with the help of other community members. “This is our […]
First Alert Weather Forecast
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Friday was another hot and muggy day, then rain and storms. This weekend, our airmass change will take effect. Dry air will filter in with winds gusting up to 15 or 20 mph from the north Saturday. Slightly “cooler” or “not as hot” temperatures are also expected with highs in the upper 80s to...
Mayor John Horhn gives update on Thalia Mara Hall
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Thalia Mara Hall shut its doors one year ago with the plan of it only being a temporary closure. However, the auditorium’s doors would remain closed for much longer than anticipated. According to Jackson Mayor John Horhn, the theatre will soon be open to the...
Rankin County Sheriff’s Department Achieves NIBRS Certification
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has officially been recognized by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for achieving NIBRS compliance. On Friday, August 1, the department received its certificate of compliance from the Mississippi DPS, confirming it now meets all standards set by the National...
