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3 teens arrested after security guard shot and killed at Jackson gas station
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‘I don’t apologize for that’: Lumumba stands behind comments saying water takeover could make city ‘no longer Black’WLBT15 HOURS AGO
Man captured after allegedly stealing vehicle with baby inside at Jackson gas station
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New law shaves years off death declarations for those missing through catastrophic events
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Local star Konnor Griffin secures $11,000 for local Jackson ball field
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson Prep star Konnor Griffin was expected to make some headlines this month. We thought it would come next week, when the LSU commit will likely be picked early in Sunday's MLB draft. Griffin instead made some waves six days early, when he presented an $11,000...
Lumumba: Jackson likely won’t have new Public Works director until 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says there’s a “high chance” the city won’t have a new Public Works director until after the 2025 election. Lumumba spoke to reporters on Monday, where he answered questions on a myriad of issues, including vacancies...
Mayor announces ways he plans to improve the physical health of Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said he wants to clean up some aspects of the city. He said there have been several areas where citizens have complained recently. He put a spotlight on neglected grassy areas and traffic light repair. "I want to alert the media...
Jackson mayor says police, fire chiefs will not be issued contracts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said the City Council cannot issue contracts to the police and fire chiefs on their own. The mayor responded Monday to the City Council overriding Lumumba’s veto of the proposal in June. He was joined by Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade, who said he’s never asked […]
Lumumba stands by comments that water takeover is effort to make Jackson 'no longer Black'
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said he stands by comments he made two years ago that a takeover of the city's water system "is going to be the first step of trying to make the city no longer Black." The mayor's comments came to light after a recording was played...
Jackson among most stressed cities in US: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Life can be stressful anywhere, but a recent report shows that Jacksonians deal with a lot in their lives. Where someone lives often plays a big role in a person’s stress level. Those who reside in major metropolitan areas likely know this all too well. WalletHub ranked Jackson as the tenth most […]
Teachers from across the country in Jackson learning about civil rights history
JACKSON, Miss. — It’s National History Day and the Two Mississippi Museums are marking the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer. The exhibit welcomes teachers from across the country to learn about important figures in civil rights history like Fannie Lou Hamer, Bob Moses, Amzie Moore and others over the course of a week. They will also tour monumental landmarks in different areas.
Summer heat can be challenging for firefighters
JACKSON, Miss. — The summer heat can become challenging for firefighters. "The wellbeing of a firefighter is very important. We have heat-related illnesses that firefighters are aware of," said Jackson Deputy Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders. In the midst of summer, firefighters aren’t only concerned about the heat from the...
Jackson police on 7-month-old kidnapped, two murder victims fatally shot in 72 hours
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade provided updates during a Monday press conference at the Jackson Police Department headquarters on three recent crime incidents, one involving the kidnapping of a 7-month-old child and others, including two homicides in the city of Jackson. On Saturday, July 6, Jackson police began searching for...
Where to get free fries for National French Fry Day in the Jackson, MS, area
National French Fry Day is celebrated annually on July 12, but some deals often last through the entire month, and what better way to celebrate than with free fries. McDonald's and other large franchises all over the world are giving customers a complimentary order of fries in honor of National French Fry Day.
Capitol police chase ends in crash in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — Capitol police were involved in what officials said was a brief chase. The chase ended around 12:30 p.m. on Boling Street, where the suspect crashed. A witness at the scene said the vehicle hit a light pole and knocked down a fence. The car suffered substantial damage.
Mississippi Highway Patrol: Four people killed in crashes on Mississippi highways during holiday weekend
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) investigated crashes involving four fatalities during the 2024 Fourth of July holiday weekend. In 2023, state troopers also investigated four fatalities. Jocelin Sanchez, 23, of Tylertown, was killed in a fatal crash shortly before midnight Thursday. The wreck occurred on Highway 13 in Pearl River...
Three teens accused of killing Jackson security guard during robbery
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Three teenagers have been arrested by Jackson police after they allegedly killed a security guard during a robbery. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8 at the M&M Food Express in the 500 block of Cooper Road. Wade said the security guard, […]
Three 2024 trap games Jackson State football cannot overlook as it tries to regain SWAC title
The Jackson State football team is good enough and the schedule is favorable. The Tigers could be undefeated when they play Alabama State and Alcorn State in the last two games of the 2024 season. For Jackson State to reach the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game, it must navigate three tough, emotional games — against traditional rival Southern (Sept. 14), on the road against Texas Southern (Sept. 28) under former NFL player Chris Dishman and a showdown...
JPS welcomes new athletic director
Jackson Public Schools (JPS) announced its new Executive Director of Athletics for the 2024-2025 school year. Kennieth Green brings 22 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and administration to his new role. Green’s administrative career began at Jim Hill High School, where he was the 10th grade Assistant Principal and...
Federal court hearing on Mississippi absentee ballots pits Republicans against Republicans
Voters fill out their ballots at Jackson Fire Station 7 on Election Day in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday on a lawsuit brought by the state and national Republican parties and the state Libertarian Party that seeks to bar Mississippi election workers from counting mail-in absentee ballots after the date of an election.
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