Category Archives: WJTV

Costco recalls pre-made meal sold in Mississippi over possible salmonella contamination
The kits were sold in warehouses earlier this month, the notice says.
Addy Bink Mar 15, 2026

Is Mississippi among the worst for student loan debt?
(NEXSTAR) - It's a number that continues to grow across the U.S. Unpaid student loan debt currently sits at over $32.4 billion across the United States as of the end of 2025. According to a new study ...
Nick Jachim Mar 14, 2026

American Airlines launches direct Jackson-Miami flight
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There is a new direct flight to a major U.S. destination out of the Jackson airport. People can now fly directly to Miami, Florida, with American Airlines. To kick off the peak...
Marie Mennefield Mar 13, 2026

Mississippi bill seeks panel to study infant, fetal deaths
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lawmakers are working on a bill that would create a review panel to study what's causing infant and fetal deaths in Mississippi. The Panel to Investigate Infant and Fetal death...
Cameron Smith Mar 13, 2026

Repairs underway on 'tire-killing' potholes in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Repairs are underway on a Jackson road that one councilman said has been plagued by "tire-killing" potholes. At the intersection of County Line Road and Old Canton Road, pothol...
Mercy Rain Mar 13, 2026

Former Mississippi pastor to plead guilty in rape case
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former pastor in Crystal Springs plans to plead guilty to multiple charges, including statutory rape and sexual battery. Court documents showed that Christopher Willett...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 13, 2026

Man pleads guilty to mass shooting on Mississippi Coast
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man charged in connection to a fatal mass shooting on the Mississippi Coast pled guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated assault. The...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 13, 2026

Groundbreaking held for new hotel development in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday for a new hotel development in Fondren. The project will bring a new Hampton by Hilton hotel to the area. Officials with Wealth Hos...
Danielle Willis Mar 13, 2026

Civil rights veteran John Perkins, who preached racial reconciliation, dead at 95
Pioneering pastor and civil rights leader John Perkins left the world Friday, but his family and friends say his light will long remain. "He will always be remembered as one who tried to get the races...
Jerry Mitchell Mar 13, 2026

Mississippi National Guard deploys for Operation Epic Fury
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Airmen and soldiers with the Mississippi National Guard were deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury. This includes airmen and soldiers from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, 17...
Sethanie Smith Mar 13, 2026
