Madison wins annexation battle with Gluckstadt
A Madison County Chancery Court judge on Tuesday ruled entirely in favor of the city of Madison in a contentious annexation dispute with the newly incorporated city of Gluckstadt, granting Madison control over approximately 4.64 square miles of unincorporated territory. The ruling, issued by Chancellor James C....
The Nachos At This No-Frills Restaurant Are Worth The Drive From Anywhere In Mississippi
Some restaurants just have that magic – the kind that makes you plan road trips around a meal and dream about certain dishes long after you’ve paid the check. The Iron Horse Grill in downtown Jackson is exactly that kind of place – a culinary landmark where the nachos alone justify burning a tank of gas, no matter...
Jackson Police make arrest in Tuesday night homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Police say one suspect has been taken into custody following a homicide along the I-55 frontage road. Spokesman Det. Tommie Brown said the incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, near Canton Mart Road. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard confirmed he was on the...
Residents react to Jackson’s new 311 app
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -The City of Jackson launched a new app Monday June 16th that will help residents reports they are experiencing in the city. The new app is called “Jackson 311” and it allows residents to report non-emergency issues directly to the city. This includes issues like...
Convicted double murderer who was captured after a nationwide manhunt in 2017 found dead...
A Mississippi inmate who was captured during a nationwide manhunt after killing two women in 2017 was found deceased at the prison where he was serving two life sentences for the murders. Alex Deaton was found deceased Saturday, June 14, at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF). Rankin County Coroner...
Major public safety operation announced in Jackson in an effort to tackle crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) - On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Governor Tate Reeves announced a major public safety operation taking place in the city of Jackson....
Chaos and panic erupts inside of a newly opened adventure park in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. - Chaos erupted in a newly opened trampoline park in Jackson after park goers say fights broke out sending the park into...
First Alert Forecast: Warming trend returns this week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tonight: Clear skies will continue tonight as temperatures continue to fall back into the upper 20s. Winds will stay calm,...
State officials pushing to restore ballot initiative
In Jackson, a bill has passed the House to restore the ballot initiative, but the State Senate is still working on its own measure.Story...
Jackson teen arrested for child abuse of 1-year-old
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A 19-year-old woman is behind bars after she allegedly abused a one-year-old child in Jackson. According to Jackson Police, officers...
