Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson water officials to discuss fiscal plan, timeline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson water officials will hold a news conference at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27 to discuss the city's fiscal plan for the water crisis and a timeline. Ted Henifin, the ...
Jan 27, 2023
JSU president receives 'no confidence' vote by faculty senate
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson State University (JSU) faculty senate expressed no confidence in President Thomas Hudson during a meeting on Thursday, January 26. The Clarion Ledger reported the f...
Jan 27, 2023
Man sues Jones County sheriff for 'aggressive' incident
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A man has sued Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin for an alleged aggressive incident that happened on December 31, 2022. The Laurel Leader Call reported 32-year-old Monterian...
Jan 27, 2023
Things happening in Mississippi this weekend: Jan. 27-29
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 (January 27-29) around Mississippi. Ce...
Jan 27, 2023
Reward offered for information on killed south Mississippi horses
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) - A nonprofit group focused on protecting animals and wildlife is offering a reward for information that leads to the conviction of the person(s) responsible for killing th...
Jan 26, 2023
Mississippi Match 5 jackpot increases to $555,000
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot has increased to $555,000 for Thursday night's drawing. This is the second-largest top prize ever in the game. The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot h...
Jan 26, 2023
Tyre Nichols traffic stop video to be released Friday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The City of Memphis will release video of the police stop that led to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols after 6 p.m. (CT) Friday. The announcement was made Thursday by Shelby Coun...
Jan 26, 2023
Mississippi Maternal Mortality Report shows increase in health disparities
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The latest Mississippi Maternal Mortality Report, which was released on Thursday, showed disparities between white and Black outcomes for new mothers. According to the Mississi...
Jan 26, 2023
Woman in critical condition after Ridgeland house fire
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman is in critical condition after a house fire in Ridgeland. Firefighters responded to a home on Peach Orchard Drive on Thursday, January 26. When they arrived, they rep...
Jan 26, 2023
Bills aim to crack down on crime in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) announced a number of Senate bills aimed at curbing violent crime in Mississippi. Half of the bills announced on Thursday address...
Jan 26, 2023