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Jackson PD in Search for 39 Year Old Man
The police officers of Jackson Police Department are currently searching for a man who was last seen over a week ago in Jackson. Jermy Sutton, thirty nine years old, was last seen on September 22, 2024, in the 1200 Block of South Gallatin Street area.
These trends reflect the 2024 homicide victims in Jackson. See data here
Clarion Ledger records show Jackson has seen a total of 92 homicides since the start of 2024, with the majority of the victims identified as Black men. Of the 92 victims, only one person's identity remains unknown to the Clarion Ledger since MBI — that is investigating the case — has yet to...
Jackson police chief swears in four experienced officers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Four officers have rejoined the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said he wants to continue to recruit and retain the most qualified people, adding that they will reduce crime by working together with their law enforcement partners and the community. The police chief also said the department […]
MSDH inspects all food booths at 165th Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the 165th Mississippi State Fair opens in Jackson, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has inspected all food booths to ensure safe preparation of fair foods. Inspectors from the MSDH Food Protection Division inspected all vendors with the same criteria of restaurant inspections, looking for proper food storage, hot and […]
Ariel Woods Makes History as 4th Female Drum Major for Jackson State University’s Legendary Sonic Boom of the South
Jackson State University (JSU) has named Ariel Woods as the fourth female drum major in the history of its legendary marching band, the Sonic Boom of the South. Woods, a senior at JSU, was selected as one of the five lead drum majors, known as the “Jackson Five,” for the 2024-25 academic school year, marking a historic moment in the band’s legacy.
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