Fire Shuts Down McDowell Road in South Jackson
Cause of blaze at abandoned home remains unknown, injuries unclear
Jackson Mayor Names Veteran Law Enforcement Leader as Police Chief Nominee
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Honored with Torchbearer Award
Lifestyle
Dr. Bobbie Daniels Named 2026 MSCPA Outstanding Educator
Accounting professor recognized for exceptional contributions to students and the profession

10 Puppies Found Abandoned in Plastic Tub at Jackson Stop Sign
Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi seeks donations to cover medical care for the rescued puppies.
Jackson Pastor Loses Parsonage in Fire
Northend Church to host Feb. 7 drive to help Pastor Luther Martin replace essentials
Crime
JFD responds to fire at Chapel Ridge Apartments
No injuries reported in incident involving illegal electricity

Attorney General Launches Backpack Initiative for Human Trafficking Victims
Hundreds of 'Bags of Freedom' Packed with Essentials and Spiritual Resources
Man Freed After St. Paddy's Shooting Arrested Again
Marquavius McLeod back in jail days after grand jury refused to indict him
Weather
Sunny Super Bowl Sunday, Rain Returns Next Week
Meteorologist Nick Lacour shares the latest weather forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi.

Mississippi Governor Requests Major Disaster Declaration After Winter Storm
Reeves seeks federal aid for multiple counties impacted by January weather event.
Rain on the Way for Jackson, Mississippi
16 WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman forecasts incoming precipitation
Entertainment
3 Doors Down Founder Brad Arnold Dies at 47
The rock band announced the death of their lead singer and songwriter after his battle with cancer.

3 Doors Down Lead Singer Brad Arnold Dies at 47
The band announced the passing of their founding member and vocalist on social media.
JSU's MADDRAMA to Bring Cultural Magic to New York City
The renowned performance troupe will be part of 'Mississippi to Manhattan: New Dance Works' by JSU alumnus Jaylen Taylor.
Politics
Jackson Taps Former Charlottesville Police Chief as New Top Cop
Mayor Horhn nominates RaShall Brackney, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, to lead the Jackson Police Department.

Mississippi Lawmakers Reject 'Transactional Gold' Bills
State joins growing list of legislatures pushing back on government-run precious metals schemes
Mississippi Senate Committee Kills Private School Voucher Bill
The proposed expansion of the state's school voucher program faced bipartisan opposition and will not move forward.