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State Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown (District 66) succumbed June 8, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was 81. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 a.m., at New Horizon Church International, 1750 Bobby Rush Blvd., Jackson, MS. Visitation begins Friday, June 12 from 1-6 p.m. at Collins Fune

PINEY WOODS, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a U-Haul truck towing a vehicle Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred on Highway 49 Northbound near Piney Woods. According to MHP officials, the towed vehicle detached from the U-Haul truck, rolled and then struck a watermelo

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man was killed in a shooting at a Jackson gas station late Friday night. The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. at Bailey Fuel Express at the intersection of Bailey Avenue and Fortification Street. Hinds County Coroner Jeremiah Howard confirmed one man was shot and...

JANS – The City of Jackson honored civil rights leader James Meredith during a commemoration dinner held June 3, 2026, recognizing his major impact and the 60th anniversary of the March Against Fear. During the event, Mr. Meredith was presented with a ceremonial key to the city. Mayor John Horhn also proclaimed June 25

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson firefighters responded to a reported house fire Saturday morning at a home on Lindsey Drive, officials said. The Jackson Fire Department was called to the 600 block of Lindsey Drive at about 7:18 a.m. on Saturday, according to information from JFD. Crews arrived to find...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – 12 News Anchor Byron Brown discusses the plan for fighting crime with Jackson Police Chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. This is part II of an exclusive interview with WJTV 12.

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — The Mississippi Department of Transportation have made repairs to the roadway buckle on the eastbound lanes of State Route 18 in Hinds County. Courtesy photo Mississippi Department of Transportation All repairs made last night on Highway 18 smoothed out the affected section fairly well, with “

RICHLAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Northbound lanes are now back open after an accident involving an 18-wheeler on Highway 49 Friday evening. However, the Southbound side is down to two lanes with the far right lane still closed. It appears an 18-wheeler caught on to some power lines. Entergy is on...

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is launching several projects aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving safety across the state. Two major capacity projects are in the works along Interstate 55 in Madison County and State Route 25 in Rankin County, funded by approximately $150 million approved by

JACKSON — Jackson State University will host educators, technology professionals, business leaders and community stakeholders today for a conference focused on the growing role of artificial intelligence across multiple industries. The inaugural Southern Spark Conference, described as the first event of its kind in the