Courtney Ann Jackson

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Universities and companies around the country have DEI divisions. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. But some Mississippi officials are raising a red flag to say the offices at the state's universities are not doing what you'd expect.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - 2024 marks the tenth year of a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday weekend in Mississippi.

2024 marks the tenth year of a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday weekend in Mississippi. Guns, ammunition and some hunting supplies are included.

You’ve likely heard from many political pundits on their thoughts about the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. But we’re going to Mississippi’s political party leaders to learn their takeaways.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It's been nearly 27 years since the school shooting at Pearl High School. Tragedies like the recent Georgia school shooting again raise questions of what's being done to keep students safe.

It’s been nearly 27 years since the school shooting at Pearl High School. Tragedies like the recent Georgia school shooting again raise questions of what’s being done to keep students safe.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Changes to the way you pay taxes will again be on the table in 2025 but lawmakers aren't waiting till they gavel in for the next session to start formulating a change plan.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A legislative watchdog report is calling into question the changes made to the state's public employee retirement system. However, lawmakers say it doesn't tell the full story.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Mississippi education officials are celebrating a milestone in school performance. The accountability grades for the 2023-2024 school year are released and show improvements. There are now the largest-ever share of districts rated A, B or C.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Closed bridges were a common sight around Mississippi in 2017 and 2018, but MDOT's Executive Director, Brad White, is sharing a program that's helping lift the state out of that emergency.