Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi advances initiative process but not for abortion
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi might revive an initiative process, but people would be banned from putting abortion laws or budget proposals on the statewide ballot under a measure moving forward a...
Mar 08, 2023
Remarkable Women: Mary Kitchens
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Coming soon, Camp Kamassa. When completed, 400-plus acres in Copiah County will be home to Mississippi's only fully handicap accessible year-round camp for children and a...
Mar 08, 2023
Ridgeland man sentenced for making threats against CDC director
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - A Ridgeland man was sentenced to two years in prison for making threats in interstate commerce against the director the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Acco...
Mar 08, 2023
90-acre development expected to bring more business to Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Crews are working to develop 90 acres in the City of Brandon in order to make space for possible businesses. They are working on the development in the area near Home Depot jus...
Mar 08, 2023
Mississippi House passes bill expanding Capitol police jurisdiction
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On a deadline day at the Mississippi State Capitol, the Mississippi House passed a bill that would broaden the jurisdiction of Capitol police. Senate Bill 2343 was brought to t...
Mar 08, 2023
Brandon Amphitheater brings big names, big bucks to city
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Brandon Amphitheater is pulling in big bucks for nearby businesses in the city. The Amphitheater is hosting some big name for its sixth concert season. Luke Bryan, James Ta...
Mar 08, 2023
Judge delays release of additional Tyre Nichols video
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Criminal Court judge Wednesday morning blocked the release of 20 additional hours of video and records in the Tyre Nichols case until the state and defendants have time to review th...
Mar 08, 2023
Former Natchez city inspector arrested for child molestation
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies arrested the former city inspector of Natchez for allegedly molesting a child at his residence. Deputies said they began their investigation on March...
Mar 08, 2023
Mississippi Senate votes to tweak school funding formula
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A bill designed to fully fund Mississippi public schools passed the Mississippi Senate just one day after passing a Senate Committee. Leaders with the Mississippi Association o...
Mar 08, 2023
One killed, one injured in crash on MS 28 in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was killed and another was injured in a crash on MS 28 in Copiah County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), the crash happened just before 8:30 p.m....
Mar 08, 2023