Category Archives: WJTV
$785M Mega Millions prize is 6th largest in US history
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An estimated $785 million Mega Millions jackpot set for Tuesday night will give lottery players a chance to start the new year with a lucrative bang. The big prize is the sixth...
Jan 03, 2023
Fans raise millions for Damar Hamlin's toy drive fundraiser after collapse
BUFFALO (WPRI) - The NFL community was rocked after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old is currently in ...
Jan 03, 2023
JSU women win SWAC basketball opener
LORMAN, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State is continuing their dominance of the SWAC. In the Tigers first conference play action they beat Alcorn 59-49. The highlights and postgame sound can be found in the...
Jan 02, 2023
Search for oil rig workers, pilot continues after crashed helicopter located in Gulf of Mexico
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX/WGNO) - Less than a week after four men were killed in a helicopter crash in the Gulf of Mexico, family members confirm the aircraft has been located. According to ABC affiliate WL...
Jan 02, 2023
Jackson barber says his business suffers without water
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Many Jackson businesses are feeling the financial strain because of the water crisis. Tracey Smith owns the Smith Barber Shop and Salon. He's been cutting hair in Jackson for m...
Jan 02, 2023
Mississippi sees spike in COVID-19 cases during holidays
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Coronavirus cases spiked in Mississippi over the holidays leading into the new year. Dr. Timothy Quinn of Quinn Healthcare in Ridgeland said that there has been an increase in ...
Jan 02, 2023
Mississippi legislators could debate tax cuts again in 2023
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi legislators return to the Capitol on Tuesday, and their three-month session could be dominated by debates over taxes. This is the final year of a four-year term. Most...
Jan 02, 2023
Focused on Mississippi: New Year's black-eyed peas
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - You probably ate that last set of New Year's traditions for lunch on Sunday or Monday. But black-eyed peas and greens has been a tradition for so long that there's tradit...
Jan 02, 2023
Jacksonians asked to conserve water as crews repair system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Water officials are asking Jacksonians to conserve their water as crews work to repair the damaged water system. Third Party Water Manager Ted Henifin said crews are making pro...
Jan 02, 2023
Here are the Jackson water distribution sites for Jan. 2
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson announced water distribution sites for Monday, January 2. Jackson hotel sees drop in revenue after water loss Here are the following locations that will pro...
Jan 02, 2023