Hinds County

Crime

15-year-old arrested in murder of another 15-year-old in Jackson

Updated: 9 hours ago

By WLBT Staff

Nikkiffar Allen was arrested for murder on Monday, March 27.

Jackson Crime

Jordan Cummins denied bond after allegedly killing 2 near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade

Jordan Cummins denied bond in double homicide near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT

By Roslyn Anderson

The suspect charged in the deaths of two people near the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade on Saturday has been denied bond.

Jackson Crime

Teen girl charged with murder after attempted carjacking in Jackson leaves 15-year-old dead

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:40 AM CDT

By WLBT Staff

Mia Shavers, 17, had involvement in the attempted carjacking that led to the death of Emmanuel Lewis, 15, who was also involved in the crime.

Education

Some JPS schools shift locations after Sunday storms knock out power

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:41 AM CDT

By WLBT Staff

Buses will be onsite at home schools to receive and transport students to their residences.

Crime

Husband of Ebony Owens now also charged with sexual battery of a minor

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:16 PM CDT

By Morgan Harris

Michael Owens, the husband of Ebony Owens and the man charged in her death, is now facing additional charges.

Crime

Deputies investigating after 2 people shot in Terry

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT

By WLBT Staff

Terry police and Hinds County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place Thursday night.

News

Jackson city leaders unsure, at odds over who will pick up garbage come April 1

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:52 PM CDT

By Anthony Warren

Council president says mayor has told him he's going to bring forward a contract for council consideration.

Hinds County

Day 8 of search for Ebony Owens ends, but could resume Friday

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:12 AM CDT

By WLBT.com Staff and Holly Emery

Investigators believe Owens’ husband dumped her body in the Big Black River after killing her.

Hinds County

Much needed improvements are on the way to Historic Farish Street District

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:23 PM CDT

By Quentin Smith

If you have driven along the Historic Farish Street District, you have probably noticed the area is hungry for some much-needed improvements.

News

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade to honor last Grand Marshal, Trace Alston

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:15 PM CDT

By Roslyn Anderson

The pandemic bestowed the honor of longest running grand marshal to Trace Alston when Hal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade returned in 2022.

Current Radar

Jackson Crime

JPD: Two arrested for murder of man found dead in vehicle

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:04 AM CDT

By WLBT.com Staff

The incident happened in the 4000 block of Rainy Road around 6:30 p.m.

Hinds County

West Capitol Street building goes up in flames overnight

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:50 AM CDT

By WLBT.com Staff

WLBT is working to find out if anyone was injured and how the fire started.

National

Nonprofit head pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:55 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

The director of a Mississippi nonprofit organization pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to stealing government funds intended to help needy families in one of the poorest states in the U.S., court documents show.

Jackson Crime

15-year-old victim of drive-by shooting at Jackson apartment identified

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:29 PM CDT

By WLBT.com Staff

Chapman was a student at Lanier High School.

News

Husband charged in murder of missing Hinds County woman

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:23 PM CDT

By WLBT.com Staff and Morgan Harris

According to authorities, Ebony Owens died from at least one gunshot wound.

Jackson Crime

15-year-old dead after drive-by shooting in Jackson

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT

By WLBT.com Staff

According to the Jackson Police Department, the shooting happened at the Keystone Estates Apartment Complex in Jackson around 4 p.m.

News

Raw sewage leak impacting North Jackson area

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT

By Joseph Doehring

At the intersection of Manhattan Road and Holly Street is where the source can be found guzzling out countless gallons of raw sewage and debris.

News

Black Voters Matter protests against HB 1020

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:24 PM CDT

By Morgan Harris

A national advocacy group and local leaders gathered today at the State Capitol to urge lawmakers to vote no on House Bill 1020.

News

JPS student approached by man at bus stop

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:04 PM CDT

By Roslyn Anderson

A South Jackson father has growing concerns for the safety of his children.