Jackson is experiencing an overall decline in homicides as of February 2026, when compared to previous years, despite seeing ...

A man previously believed to be missing was found shot to death Feb. 18 inside a vacant residence on Skyline Drive in Jackson.

Sixty years ago, the Candlestick Park tornado devastated Mississippi, leaving 57 dead and hundreds injured, marking one of the state's deadliest storms.

The Clarion Ledger mapped where all building fires in Jackson occurred in 2025. Most occurred in areas with high numbers of vacant or abandoned homes.

Police arrested a suspect for the murder of Malcolm Harris, 25, found dead inside an abandoned house in Jackson.

Shell casings found at Hillcrest Drive scene ...

Jackson has a new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. The Jackson city council approved Mayor John Horhn’s selection with one dissenting vote, the Northside’s city council member Ashby Foote.

Former Jackson police officer Marcus Johnson took the stand in his murder trial, maintaining his self-defense claim in the brutal killing of nurse Carlos Collins.

Prosecutors delivered the first opening statements Feb. 10 by detailing the brutal attack they say former Jackson Police Department officer Marcus Johnson committed in the murder of Carlos Collins.

Crechale's Cafe, a beloved Jackson institution for 70 years, is closing its doors on Feb. 14 following the passing of long-time owner Bob Crechale.

Testimony continued Feb. 11 in the murder trial of Marcus Johnson, a former Jackson police officer accused of brutally attacking and killing nurse Carlos Collins in April 2024.