Category Archives: WJTV
9 cities where buying a home is still cheaper than renting
CORRECTION: Montgomery is Alabama's capital city. A previous version of this story included incorrect information. (The Hill) -- Owning a home beats renting one in several important ways, common wisdo...
Jun 26, 2023
Civil rights icon James Meredith, 90, falls at Mississippi event but has no visible injuries
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Civil rights icon James Meredith fell outside the Mississippi Capitol on Sunday at an event marking his 90th birthday, but he suffered no visible injuries and was resting comfort...
Jun 25, 2023
Thousands of power outages reported in Mississippi due to severe storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Severe storms moved through the Jackson-metro area late Sunday night. The storms caused thousands of power outages in the capital city and surrounding areas. Storm Team 12 Fore...
Jun 25, 2023
Hattiesburg man killed in hit-and-run
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A Hattiesburg man was killed during a hit-and-run, according to police. The incident happened on Saturday, June 24 near the intersection of Main Street and Front Street. Fl...
Jun 25, 2023
Man arrested for County Line Road homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man in connection to a homicide on West County Line Road. Captain Abraham Thompson said the crime happened on Saturday, June 24. Police arrested Carle...
Jun 25, 2023
Miss Mississippi Volunteer wins national crown
JACKSON, Tenn. (WJTV) - The reigning Miss Mississippi Volunteer has won the national pageant! Hannah Perrigin claimed the title of Miss Volunteer America 2024 during a ceremony on Saturday, June 24 at...
Jun 25, 2023
The top-rated steakhouse in Mississippi, according to Yelp
(NEXSTAR) - The average steakhouse usually specializes in all the foods your cardiologist warns you about: large portions of red meat, gooey mac and cheese, towers of fried onion rings, and various ve...
Jun 25, 2023
Mississippi Comic Con underway at Trade Mart
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Comic Con kicked off at the Mississippi Trade Mart on Saturday, June 24. Organizers said the two-day event will be filled with costume and video game contests, pane...
Jun 25, 2023
Missing 32-year-old man last seen in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are working to find a missing 32-year-old man. Officer Sam Brown said Steven B. Schepers was last seen in the area of Beasley Road and Interstate 55 North in Jac...
Jun 25, 2023
Shots fired during Outlets of Mississippi carnival
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Pearl police are investigating after shots were fired during a carnival at the Outlets of Mississippi. According to police, there were several fights at the carnival on Saturday,...
Jun 25, 2023