Category Archives: WJTV
Three JPD officers on leave after man dies in custody
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three Jackson Police officers were placed on administrative leave with pay pending after a man died in their custody. On Saturday, December 31, investigators said officers resp...
Jan 04, 2023
Here are the Jackson water distribution sites for Jan. 4
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson announced water distribution sites for Wednesday, January 4. Jackson Public Schools shift to virtual learning due to water issues Here are the following loc...
Jan 04, 2023
Where student loan forgiveness stands: Legal fight shifts to Supreme Court
(The Hill) - President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan has been hit with a barrage of lawsuits that cast its future in doubt. At least two challenges will be considered next month by the Su...
Jan 04, 2023
Rep. Stamps' daughter found in Florida
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Rep. De'Keither Stamps announced his daughter was found safe in Florida and is back home in Enterprise, Alabama. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Representative De'K...
Jan 04, 2023
Mississippi sees another spike in COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi has once again experienced a spike in COVID-19 cases. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), 5,778 new coronavirus cases were reported betw...
Jan 04, 2023
$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Byram
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A $4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Byram when the player spent an extra $1.00 for the Megaplier option in Tuesday night's drawing. The winning Mega Millions numbers from...
Jan 04, 2023
Homicide victim found behind abandoned New Orleans carwash
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - A homicide investigation was launched Wednesday after police say a body was found behind a New Orleans carwash. The New Orleans Police Department reports officers responded to the...
Jan 04, 2023
Two killed in Neshoba County house fire
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were killed in a house fire in Neshoba County. Breezy News reported the fire happened on December 26 in the Pearl River Community on Mississippi Band of Choct...
Jan 04, 2023
Program aims to help Mississippians on SNAP benefits
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is accepting grant proposals from qualified nonprofits to implement projects through the Mississippi Healthy Food ...
Jan 04, 2023
Jackson Public Schools shift to virtual learning due to water issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - All Jackson Public Schools (JPS) will shift to virtual learning due to little or no water pressure. Leaders said 33 schools reported low or no water pressure on Tuesday, Januar...
Jan 04, 2023