Category Archives: WJTV
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940 million after no winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing Tuesday resulted in plenty of losers but not a single grand prize winner. The numbers dra...
Jan 04, 2023
Bond set for man accused in Vicksburg hostage situation on Christmas Day
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The man who was arrested for a hostage situation in Vicksburg on Christmas Day appeared in court on Wednesday, December 28. Man arrested after chase involving Capitol police ...
Jan 03, 2023
Barrelhouse closes after six years in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Another Fondren restaurant will close its doors. Barrelhouse announced that their final day of operation will be on Saturday, January 7. Jackson leaders finalize payment settle...
Jan 03, 2023
Governor Tate Reeves running for re-election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) registered for re-election on Tuesday, January 3. The governor said he's proud of his record and hopes Mississippians are, too. During his first ...
Jan 03, 2023
Jackson restaurant closes again after losing water pressure
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The owners of Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe were excited to open their doors Tuesday. Staff were also pleased to see both breakfast and lunch crowds return to normal. ...
Jan 03, 2023
Bodies of four missing men recovered after Gulf of Mexico helicopter crash
LIZANA, Miss. (WGNO) - The bodies of three oil rig workers and a pilot were recovered on Tuesday, concluding a days-long search after their helicopter crashed in the Gulf of Mexico last week. Family m...
Jan 03, 2023
Mississippi House leader modifies stance on tax reduction
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn slightly modified his stance on tax reduction Tuesday as legislators opened their three-month session. Instead of saying firmly that he will...
Jan 03, 2023
Bill Waller Jr. ‘strongly considering’ a primary challenge of Gov. Tate Reeves
Bill Waller Jr., the former chief justice of the Supreme Court and son of a former governor, is "strongly considering" challenging Gov. Tate Reeves in the 2023 Republican primary. Waller's entrance in...
Jan 03, 2023
JSU asks students to delay move-in due to city water pressure issues, again
Citing low water pressure due to broken pipes near campus, Jackson State University sent an email Tuesday morning asking students to wait to move into dorms until later this week or this weekend. Resi...
Jan 03, 2023
Here are the Jackson water distribution sites for Jan. 3
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson announced water distribution sites for Tuesday, January 3. South Jackson neighbors fed up with water crisis Here are the following locations that will provi...
Jan 03, 2023