Jackson MS

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Fire Department is investigating a fire in Jackson Monday that is believed to be caused by human involvement. According to JFD POI Charles Felton, at 8:04 p.m., units responded to the 1800 block of West Ridgeway Street for a house fire. When firefighters arrived,...

I’ve eaten my way through enough pulled pork to qualify as a professional taste-tester, and nothing quite compares to the smoky magic happening at Pig & Pint in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood. This isn’t just another barbecue spot in Mississippi, slinging standard fare. Locals have spoken loud and clear...

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - Madison County officials say work is again underway on a project to turn the former Canton Fred’s Discount Store into a temporary courthouse, days after two judges ordered it stopped. On October 30, County Court Judges Ed Hannan and Staci O’Neal issued an order...

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Grammy award winning band Chicago will perform at the Brandon Amphitheater again. Known for songs such as “… If You Leave Me Now” and “25 or 6 to 4,” Chicago will perform in Brandon on May 1, 2026. This performance will coincide with Brandon’s Jubilee Days Celebration. This tour will […]

RANKIN COUNTY MISSISSIPPI - Officials are investigating an eerie discovery of items possessed by the man facing charges in connection with a road-rage shooting in Rankin County. Walter Ainsworth, who allegedly shot into a woman’s vehicle near the Ross Barnett Reservoir on Oct. 27, was revealed to have multiple...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Florence High School donated roughly 1,700 pounds of dog food to the Rankin County Animal Shelter. Cheer coach Whitney Allgood says, it’s part of the cheer team’s annual service project that’s done around homecoming. “I was very impressed with all of...

Growing up in Dallas, Malik Alexander remembers his neighborhood as more than just a collection of houses; it was a community. “People actually knew each other,” he says. “Not just a ‘nod and keep walking’ type of thing — we looked out for one another.”

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man is behind bars after allegedly cutting a woman, threatening her and her daughter’s lives, and attacking the police officer who attempted to arrest him. On Monday, Deonte Smith appeared in Jackson Municipal Court, where Judge Jeffrey Reynolds awarded him a $2 million bond.

FLOWOOD — Mississippi Blood Services will honor Veterans Day by offering a $25 Visa gift card to every veteran who donates blood Tuesday, Nov. 11, at any of its donation centers or mobile drives. Proof of veteran status is required. The promotion will take place from 9 a.m. to...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Parts of South Jackson lost power after a car crashed into a power pole. The crash occurred on Robinson Road Extension near Whitehaven Drive on November 10, 2025. At the time of the crash, at least 300 customers in the area lost power. The majority of the outages have been restored. […]