‘He lost his life for us’: Civil Rights Icon Medgar Evers Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Evers was shot and killed in June of 1963. Decades after his death, his works and legacy continue to live on. Evers now ...
Locke Ward’s capital city clean-up continues; now calling on local residents and businesses to join
Ward was recently honored for his work by the Jackson City Council and also by State Representative Shanda Yates with a house ...
Two wanted for armed robbery of business on Ellis Avenue
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two people are wanted for an alleged armed robbery in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police ...
New Horizon Church International decides to sell shopping center on Ellis Avenue
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A well-known church is selling its shopping center, where it has been located since 2009. Bishop ...
Legislative session begins to wrap up
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Lawmakers are expected to wrap up this four-month legislative session Saturday morning. Now, we’re asking them to grade the work they’ve done. You’d expect a passing grade from ...
Man allegedly hit by Capitol Police during chase is still searching for answers
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson man claims he can get no answers after being hit by a Capitol Police officer allegedly on a ...
Ocean Springs holds evening service for National Day of Prayer
On Thursday, the Ocean Springs community filled the bleachers in Greyhound Stadium for the 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer ...
Man wanted after hitting woman in face, stealing her purse in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Jackson Police Department needs your help identifying a man who allegedly assaulted a woman and stole her purse. According to JPD, the incident occurred on Friday in the ...
Man arrested after Jackson bank robbed of $700
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man has been arrested after a Jackson bank was robbed of around $700. Thursday afternoon, officers were told that a man entered the Trustmark Bank located at 504 State Street ...
Two injured after shooting in McComb
MCCOMB, Miss. (WLBT) - Two men were injured after they were shot multiple times in McComb. According to McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy, the shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. on Thursday near the ...
Jim Hill High School senior becomes first JPS student to receive swimming scholarship
Friday, Arian Taylor became the first ever student-athlete in the JPS district to receive a swimming scholarship to compete in college athletics. She received the award from Meridian Community College ...
JSU women’s Track & Field student-athlete wins SWAC gold medal in long jump
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson State women’s track & field student-athlete became the second Lady Tiger to win a gold medal during the 2024 SWAC Outdoor Track & Field Tournament on Thursday. Kymoi ...