Jackson MS

Some foods are worth traveling for, and the meatloaf at The Trace Grill in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is the kind of dish that has people mapping out routes and filling up gas tanks just to experience it firsthand. In a world where culinary trends come and go faster than Mississippi summer...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A two-story building on the 100 block of Sheppard Road caught fire in Jackson Saturday night, according to the Jackson Fire Department. According to JFD Assistant Chief Patrick Armon, the 25,000-square-foot building was vacant. The call for emergency services came in at approximately 10:30...

The Jackson area was awash in Juneteenth events this week. A community performance celebration and fireworks display was held Wednesday at the Jackson Convention Complex. 15-year old Serenity Moore is the 2025 Miss Juneteenth Mississippi. “When you hear about the Emancipation Proclamation, you hear that all slaves...

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - The I-55 and the Highway 463 interchange, also known as the Madison exit, is getting a facelift. Come Monday, crews will begin hanging lights over the new Reunion Parkway bridge. WLBT spoke with MDOT, as well as residents, about the new construction. Starting Monday, June...

In the heart of downtown Jackson stands the Virden Patton House, one of the oldest homes in the city. A place layered with nearly two centuries of history, stories, and resilience. Now, this historic landmark is turning a new page, ushered in by its first Black owner, Garry Rudo Brown,...

Aflac said Friday that it experienced a cybersecurity incident last week that may have impacted files containing social security numbers, health information and other personal information.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - This is our first weekend of Summer. Heat Advisories continue for many areas where it will feel more like 105 degrees. If you are not under one of the advisories, don’t worry, you will not miss out on the heat. While heat is becoming the...

Visiting art museums can offer many benefits, positively impacting your mental well-being, fostering creativity, and enhancing your understanding of culture and history. It’s also a fantastic way to support local economies and escape the summer heat while enjoying indoor entertainment. When you take your whole...

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Shawn Horst, VP of Marketing Expansion for JP Morgan Chase, visited Studio 3 to explain the back-to-school event happening on June 28. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please...