Category Archives: WJTV

How soon do clocks 'spring forward?' This year, the earliest possible date
Counting down the days until you can change your clock? It won't be much longer.
Addy Bink Jan 18, 2026

Flowood Drive bridge to close for repairs
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Flowood announced a bridge closure on Flowood Drive. According to city leaders, the bridge on Flowood Drive near the Mississippi National Guard entrance will be clo...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 17, 2026

How much federal funding does Mississippi receive for childcare?
Exactly how much money do states receive every year from the government to fund childcare programs?
Nick Jachim Jan 17, 2026

Natchez man arrested for arson of semi-truck
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies arrested a Natchez man in connection to the intentional burning of a semi-truck. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said Troy Leake, Sr., 45, was arrested...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 17, 2026

Crews respond to fire at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment complex. The fire occurred in the 5200 block of Manhattan Road on January 16, 2026. No injuries have been reported, and...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 16, 2026

Industrial project near Hattiesburg to enter next phase
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A major industrial project near Hattiesburg is moving into its next stage of development as leaders work to attract a large manufacturing employer to the region. The Eagle ...
Brandon Raines Jan 16, 2026

Mississippi House Republicans split over school choice bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There was tension at the Mississippi State Capitol after 17 House Republicans joined 42 Democrats to vote against a bill that would allow school choice. The bill would allow st...
Cameron Smith Jan 16, 2026

Resolution recommends review of sodium fluoride in Mississippi's drinking water
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Public Service Commissioner De'Keither Stamps announced the introduction of a resolution recommending that local water systems across the state review the continued...
Sethanie Smith Jan 16, 2026

Mississippi college student admits to having marijuana, rifle in dorm room
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Coahoma Community College student was arrested on Wednesday after admitting to possessing marijuana and a rifle in a dorm room, according to the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office. Ma...
Vivian Nguyen Jan 16, 2026

2026 tax season is coming up: Here's what you need to know
Tax season officially begins on Monday, Jan. 26, when the IRS starts accepting and processing 2025 federal tax returns.
Zach Kaplan Jan 16, 2026
