The threat of severe storms has increased for much of Mississippi on Thursday and rain is expected to linger into Saturday ...

The Mississippi Delta town launched a petition in hopes of bringing director Ryan Coogler and his team to the community that helped inspire the hit film.

A former a special school assistant headteacher has been struck off from the profession following a drink-driving conviction.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Sweeping federal cuts are impacting dozens of students here in the Capital City. For some students at ...

Robert Brazile, a Jackson State University legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, will receive the Roscoe Nance Lifetime Achievement Award at the SWAC Alumni Association's Legends Awards and ...

Mississippi State baseball got a run-rule victory against Memphis in Justin Parker's first game as interim head coach.

The Baltimore Ravens took an HBCU product on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Alabama A&M offensive tackle Carson Vinson was the ...

WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman has the latest most accurate weather forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi ...

For the second straight year, the home of Jackson State football, the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, has been voted ...

MAIS has released its high school baseball playoff state tournament brackets and schedules for the 2025 postseason.

One person was shot after getting into an angry dispute with another person Tuesday at a Jackson apartment complex.Officers ...