Category Archives: WJTV
Big changes could be coming to state financial aid. Who are the winners and losers?
House lawmakers last week passed a bill that would dramatically revamp how Mississippi spends taxpayer dollars on college financial aid. The vote on House Bill 711, sponsored by Rep. Donnie...
Feb 13, 2023
Child, three adults injured after crash on Evelyn Gandy
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A child and three adults were injured in a two-car crash that happened in Forrest County on Saturday, February 11. Officials with the North Forrest Volunteer Fire Depart...
Feb 13, 2023
Forensic experts testify on day 16 of Murdaugh murder trial
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Big news coming at the beginning of week four of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial: a source close to Murdaugh's team tells News 2 that as of Monday, Murdaugh plans to take...
Feb 13, 2023
Trump bashes Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime performance
Former President Trump doubled down on his attacks on superstar singer Rihanna on Sunday night following her Super Bowl performance. Rihanna performed various hits including "Umbrella" and "Work" in h...
Feb 13, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs win second Super Bowl in five years
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Patrick Mahomes was magical when the Kansas City Chiefs desperately needed him to pull off another Super Bowl comeback. Playing on an injured ankle, Mahomes threw two touchdown passe...
Feb 12, 2023
Salvation Army hosts SOUPer Bowl fundraising event
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One organization has been serving up 26 years of tasty traditions while helping the community. The Salvation Army hosted its annual SOUPer Bowl fundraiser on Sunday. Local and ...
Feb 12, 2023
Man found guilty of sexual battery against child in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 42-year-old man was found guilty of two counts of sexual battery against a child in Adams County on Saturday, February 11. The Natchez Democrat reported the victim's abu...
Feb 12, 2023
Super Bowl: Where to watch and who to watch
PHOENIX (AP) - The Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs is rapidly approaching. Here are some things to know ahead of Sunday's game: HOW DO I WATCH? The game beg...
Feb 12, 2023
Pageant held for kids, adults with special needs in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - OneThirtyNine Ministries held a beauty and talent pageant for kids and adults who have special needs at Jackson Prep. Twenty-one contestants took part in the pageant, emceed by...
Feb 11, 2023
Leaders meet in Jackson for "State of Black America" forum
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In an effort to unite and spark change, leaders hosted a special community forum in the heart of West Jackson on Saturday, February 11. A crowd of people packed the "State of B...
Feb 11, 2023