The council unanimously approved several of Mayor John Horhn's appointees, including Rasean Thomas as the new Jackson Fire ...

Police are investigating a homicide near the intersection of Mayes Street and Bailey Avenue in Jackson. Interim Coroner Daryl Bailey confirmed to 16 WAPT that he has been called to the scene. Officers ...

A man has been found guilty of running over his girlfriend - who was the mother of his twin children - and killing her in Jackson.

Residents shared their input on selecting the next Jackson police chief Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Forest Hill High School. See ...

Jamal Roberts became the 'American Idol' champion in May. Now, he is being honored with a key to the city of Jackson.

Jackson police asks in new budget: See what Jackson, MS, police, fire departments asked for in budget meetings Father, son arrested: Father and his 15-year-old son arrested in 2024 Jackson homicide ...

Little Effie's is among 17 restaurants and dining options that have been approved to open this month by the Mississippi Department of Health.

Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch and Mayor John Horhn unveiled fentanyl prevention kits in Jackson, citing progress in overdose ...

A new startup league, Major League Football, hopes to place a professional team in Jackson, Mississippi by 2026. The league is in talks with Jackson State University to use Veterans Memorial Stadium ...

Jackson, Mississippi, became the focus of the White House briefing Tuesday when Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt singled the city out as an example of crime in Democratic-run cities. Asked if ...