Category Archives: WJTV
'It is dangerous to your health': Jackson neighbors want solution to garbage contract
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson is approaching week three with no trash collection vendor in place to pick up garbage. The city and Richard's Disposal partnered to get trash out of people'...
Apr 14, 2023
Vicksburg man convicted of killing grandmother loses appeal
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg man, who was convicted of killing his grandmother, lost an appeal in the Mississippi Supreme Court. Vicksburg Daily News reported Samuel Hunter Anderson was f...
Apr 14, 2023
Sharkey County school welcomes students back to classroom after tornado
ANGUILLA, Miss. (WJTV) - South Delta Middle School in Anguilla welcomed students from the district back to class. Friday was the first day back after the March 24 tornado caused widespread damage in t...
Apr 14, 2023
Gov. Reeves signs $74M rural water infrastructure bill
JAXKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed House Bill 1715 into law on Friday, directing $74 million to rural water infrastructure improvements. The funds will be allocated to the M...
Apr 14, 2023
Jackson woman gets life for death of daughter, child abuse
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after she was convicted of her daughter's murder and the abuse of her two other children. Jackson...
Apr 14, 2023
Bond set for Vicksburg teen charged in man's death
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was shot and killed at Waltersville Estates in Vicksburg. Vicksburg police said they received a call about a disturbance on Thursday, April 13 just before 10:00 p.m. on...
Apr 14, 2023
Murrah student found with two guns on campus
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Murrah High School student was taken into custody after being found in possession of two guns on Friday, April 14. Jackson Public Schools (JPS) leaders said the student had a...
Apr 14, 2023
Mega Millions jackpot grows: How close is it to becoming a record-setting prize?
(NEXSTAR) - With no ticket matching all six numbers drawn in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot has grown to an estimated $476 million ahead of Friday night's drawing. The jackpot has been b...
Apr 14, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 14-16
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (April 14 through 16) around Mississip...
Apr 14, 2023
Robbers beat driver, run him over at Memphis gas station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- A man is fighting for his life after battling what appears to be carjackers at a gas station early Tuesday morning. It happened at the Exxon Station on Summer Avenue and an up...
Apr 14, 2023