Jackson MS

GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is now in custody and facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from his girlfriend. According to Gluckstadt Police Department officials, the suspect, identified as Lucas Tapia, went to his girlfriend’s place of employment, allegedly damaged her cell phone, took $650 from her,...

BRANDON — A Silver Alert has been issued for a 20-year-old woman last seen walking along a road in Rankin County, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Authorities said Destiny Nicole Elam of Brandon was last seen about 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, walking west on Shiloh Road. The alert was activated on...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two security guards were shot outside of a Jackson club, according to police. The shooting occurred outside of Club Twilight in the 3000 block of Livingston Road around 2:00 a.m. on January 30, 2026. Jackson police said an argument between two of the club’s employees, a husband and wife, had...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was killed during a crash on Interstate 55 Frontage Road. The crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. on January 30, 2026. According to Jackson police, a black Toyota Camry was occupied by two males and was traveling south on I-55 at a high rate of speed. The vehicle ran off […]

MISSISSIPPI — One person was killed during a crash early Friday morning along the Interstate 55 Frontage Road, according to police. The crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Jan. 30, 2026. Authorities with the Jackson Police Department said a black Toyota Camry occupied by two males was traveling southbound on...

JACKSON — The Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society’s 67th Annual Show is scheduled for Feb. 28-March 1 at the Trade Mart on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for students. Scouts and Scout...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Pleasant and near-normal this afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 50s. We still have plenty of sunshine for the moment, but changes are on the way tomorrow. A cold front will begin to push in Friday, bringing cooler air and gusty winds along with...

Carthage authorities have arrested the individual responsible for a hit-and-run accident on Highway 35 North that left a man critically injured. According to a Facebook post, Henry Tomas was taken into custody Tuesday night, Jan. 27, at his home in Canton. He is charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident with...

Two cheerleading teams from Germantown High School are headed to Orlando for a national competition this week. The teams will be the only teams from Madison County at the competition, Cheer Coach Neely Umphlet said. “We are pumped,” Umphlet said. “The kids are so excited.”. The Germantown High...

Mississippi College’s Beth Everett took the music of Mississippi to one of the world’s most prestigious stages this December, guest conducting at Carnegie Hall in New York City before returning home to lead a whirlwind month of performances with MC Singers. Everett, assistant professor of music and director...