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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Wearing Your Personality on Your Handbag

Bag charms — or key chains by another name — have begun to rival holiday ornaments in their variety and as a form of self-expression.

Hoosiers take down Gamecocks

Myles Rice scored 17 of his 23 points in the first half and No. 16 Indiana defeated South Carolina 87-71 on Saturday.

Jackson a boost in return

University of Arkansas senior Ja'Quinden Jackson gave the running game a nice boost with his return against Texas on Saturday.

‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.

3 killed, others injured after bridge collapsed in south Mississippi

MENDENHALL, Miss. (WTVA) — Three people died and others injured after a bridge collapsed in south Mississippi. The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16 in Simpson County, which is south of Jackson, WLBT-TV in Jackson reported. The bridge spanned the Strong River on Highway 149.

North Texas bluesman Zac Harmon has seen it all

After writing New Jack Swing hits and working with Michael Jackson in the 1980s, he set out to record the music he’d always wanted to make.

Eyeglass manufacturer expanding in Mississippi

Eyeglass manufacturer Superior Optical Lab is expanding in Jackson County. According to officials with the company, the project is a $12,451,728 corporate

Second conspirator in Jackson bribery case indicted. Man was working with elected officials

The indictment of Sherik Marve' Smith is similar to that of former Ward 2 councilwoman Angelique Lee, who pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges.

MSU Alumni Association celebrates 2024 Alumni Fellows during Arkansas game weekend

STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Mississippi State University Alumni Association is honoring a new class of distinguished Bulldogs as the 2024 Alumni Fellows during the upcoming Arkansas game weekend, Oct. 24-26.

McDonald’s worker eating lunch gets ‘stabbed to death by woman’

A McDonald’s employee who was eating lunch during his break and using the WiFi was stabbed dead by a woman. Christopher Borras, 22, was in the dining room of the fast food restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi, on Sunday afternoon, when Destiny Gibson got in a dispute with him, police said.

If you count unspent millions, high denial rate and mysterious outcomes, the TANF scandal persists

"Our system is not broken. Our system is designed against the poor. If it was designed for them, we would not have poverty."

Judge dismisses doctors’ lawsuit seeking to overturn abortion rights ruling in Mississippi

While Mississippi is viewed as a strict anti-abortion state, the state Supreme Court ruling from the 1990s affirming the right to an abortion has never been overturned.

How nail-biters have prepared FAMU football for its high stakes SWAC game at Jackson State

Florida A&M football has won its three games by an average of 6.7 points. Squeaking out those wins may help the Rattlers on the road at Jackson State.

MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Jackson

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Jackson Police Department that occurred on October 15, 2024. Officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a call for service on Interstate 220 regarding a hit and run incident where shots were fired striking a vehicle.

Woman who fired shots along I-220 deemed ‘extreme danger to the citizens of Jackson’

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Jackson woman has been given a $2 million bond hours after confessing to firing shots at another vehicle driving along I-220. Angelic Bernard made an initial appearance Wednesday in Jackson Municipal Court, where she was charged with drive-by shooting and attempted aggravated assault.

Former LeBron James teammate & HBCU coach to be inducted into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

Mo Williams is named to the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025, celebrating his journey from Jackson, Mississippi to the NBA.

Man wrongfully accused of murdering Jackson State student files lawsuit against HBCU, others

A man wrongfully arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a JSU student filed a federal lawsuit last month against the school and several more.

MSDH offers free breast cancer screenings in Jackson

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will host a Breast and Cervical Screening. The event will take place at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson on Thursday, October 17 from 10:00 a.m.

Inmate and sister accused of stealing unemployment benefits

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — An inmate and his sister are accused of stealing unemployment benefits. State Auditor Shad White announced the arrests of Thaddieus Cooper and Artista Garner. Cooper allegedly told his sister to fill out an unemployment benefit application on his behalf while he was in jail.

Attendance down at State Fair compared to 2023. See how it compares to previous years

Mississippi's 165th State Fair ended Sunday with an overall ... which brought 525,576 guests to the fairgrounds in downtown Jackson. But both this year and last year had far less attendance compared to 2021, which saw a total of 562,521.

Top richest people in Mississippi net worth's ranked

Who are the richest people in Mississippi? And what are their sources of income? Here is a list of billionaires who have made significant progress in their wealth.

Jackson City Council told it could be 2 months until Thalia Mara can reopen

The Jackson City Council was told during a special meeting Tuesday when they can expect Thalia Mara Hall to reopen to the public.

Man serving life sentence for stab murder of young dad-to-be appeals conviction

A 27-year-old serving a life sentence for murdering a father-to-be in Cork has launched a bid to overturn his conviction, arguing the trial court could not have been satisfied that a statement by a "pivotal" young witness admitted into evidence was a “true account” of what she had said.

Supreme Court ruling complicates homeless life, Jackson police and social service response

The U.S. Supreme Court decided to allow cities to ban homeless camps as well as fine or arrest homeless people. Has the ruling taken effect in Jackson?

Protect Your Peace Mental Health and Wellness Festival coming to Vicksburg in 2025

On Saturday following a Yogamosa class at The Rose of Clay Street, Jackson-based Yoga instructor Maya Morris announced she would be holding her Protect Your Peace Festival in Vicksburg next year. Morris,

Man arrested after MHP chase ends in crash on I-220

A chase involving the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) ended during a crash in Jackson. According to officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), a trooper made a traffic stop on a Nissan Altima on U.

A year of Texas court chaos: Inside the fall of a powerhouse Houston bankruptcy judge

From a secret courthouse romance to ethics investigations and millions in legal fees, the scandal roiling former Judge David R. Jones of the Southern

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductees. Mo Williams - former NBA player, current Jackson State head basketball coach and Murrah High School graduate. The induction ceremony weekend is scheduled for Aug. 1-2, 2025.

Scott Berry headlines Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025. See all 8 members

Scott Berry, Dexter McCluster and Mo Williams are among the eight-member Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class for 2025.

Mississippi brother, sister accused of receiving fraudulent unemployment benefits

Special agents from the State Auditor’s office arrested a brother and a sister for conspiracy to defraud the state of Mississippi. According to State Auditor Shad White, Thaddieus Cooper and Artista Garner illegally tried to obtain unemployment benefits from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) while Cooper was incarcerated and ineligible

How to Catch A Criminal: Fair and Impartial

As set forth in the Sixth Amendment, all Defendants are guaranteed a speedy public trial by an impartial jury. This process is of course designed to prevent a Defendant from being convicted due to prejudices of jury members,

Suspect arrested in death of McDonald's employee

Authorities have charged a woman with murder in the stabbing death of a McDonald's employee in Jackson, Mississippi.

Rex Nelson's Arkansas college football picks for week 8: Razorbacks vs. LSU, Ouachita vs. Harding and more

In Fayetteville on Saturday night, the Razorbacks will host LSU in a game that will be nationally televised on ESPN. In its previous game, of course, Arkansas knocked off Tennessee in prime time on ABC. If the Hogs can combine that win with a victory over LSU in prime time on ESPN, this team will start receiving lots of national attention.

La Crosse's first freeze of the season is likely this week

The Midwest Regional Climate Center (MRCC) in coordination with the National Weather Service has determined that the growing season is over for Monroe and Jackson Counties, so there will not

Could Georgia football's pass defense be what keeps Bulldogs from making the playoff?

Georgia football's secondary saw major change in personnel and coaches this offseason. That's being felt this season with opponents hitting big plays.