Two Clinton businesses stepping up during shutdown
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two local Clinton businesses are doing what they can to give back to the community. Jamie’s Diner and Sports Bar and The Boxcar Produce are lending a helping hand to community members who depend on SNAP. Jamie’s is providing free meals to children, and The...
Jackson leaders consider new parade safety rules
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson leaders are considering new safety rules for parades, including new restrictions on guns and other dangerous items. A proposed ordinance would update the regulations to target both general safety and specific downtown concerns. “I think it’s important, because I think we had some...
Jackson-area voters will return for runoff to replace Horhn in Senate
After three decades represented by John Horhn, voters in northwest Jackson and rural parts of Hinds and Madison Counties cast ballots Tuesday for a new leader in the state Senate.
Mississippi restaurants recognized with MICHELIN designations
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ten Mississippi restaurants, including three in the metro area, have been honored by the MICHELIN Guide. This week, MICHELIN named Elvie’s and Sacred Ground Barbecue as recipients of the American South 2025 Bib Gourmand Restaurant. MICHELIN also recognized Pulito Osteria as an American South...
Neighborhood riddled with overgrown vacant houses upsets residents
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Blocks overtaken by abandoned houses, overgrowth, and illegal dumping are a concern for residents in West Jackson. Some have lived around the eyesores for more than a decade and want the city to focus on removing them. “I want them to see what I’m talking about....
Pedestrian hit, killed on Terry Road in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle. The incident occurred in the 3100 block of Terry Road on November 1, 2025. According to police, a gray 2010 Chrysler Sebring hit Isaac James Curtis, 38. Investigators said Curtis walked into the street...
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...
