Category Archives: WJTV
Crowds attend JXN Natural Hair Expo for shows, awards
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The state's largest natural hair expo wrapped up at the Mississippi Trade Mart on Saturday. People shopped for their special hair care needs. Professional stylists from all acr...
Mar 04, 2023
Guests' fossils identified during Fossil Roadshow in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science held its 20th annual Fossil Roadshow. Visitors were able to get expert identifications on fossils they have found. The museum curators...
Mar 04, 2023
Lanier High School students, faculty pick up trash around community
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - City leaders in Jackson called on neighbors to stop trashing Jackson. It's one of the city's newest initiatives to beautify the city. Volunteers from all over the city answered...
Mar 04, 2023
Donation drive fills shelves for Mississippi children, caregivers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Magnolia Medical Foundation is collecting food items for Mississippi children and their caregivers. The foundation partnered with the Rho Lambda Omega chapter of Alpha Kapp...
Mar 04, 2023
Two injured after shooting inside Turtle Creek Mall
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Two people were injured after a shooting that happened at Turtle Creek Mall in Hattiesburg on Saturday, March 4. Officials with the Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) said...
Mar 04, 2023
Three things to know about what critics are calling Mississippi’s ‘Jim Crow’ bill
Controversy has abounded in the community of Jackson, Miss., over the past month in the aftermath of the GOP-controlled state house passing a bill that could heighten control from overwhelmingly white...
Mar 04, 2023
NAACP considers legal action against Jackson legislative bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The NAACP is eyeing legal action against the slew of Jackson-related bills coming out of this legislative session. According to the NAACP, legislation focused on Jackson has be...
Mar 03, 2023
Mississippi Opal designated as official state gemstone
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi now has an official gemstone. On Friday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed Senate Bill 2138 which designates the Mississippi Opal as the official state gemstone...
Mar 03, 2023
JSU alumni react to president being placed on administrative leave
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) President Thomas Hudson was placed on administrative leave with pay effective immediately. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher ...
Mar 03, 2023
Clinton mayor talks crime, taxes, sewer infrastructure
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher gave an update on major projects that will be coming to Clinton during his State of the City address. Fisher praised the police department, saying Cli...
Mar 03, 2023