Category Archives: WJTV
Doctors warn of COVID-19, RSV and flu ahead of Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Public health officials are urging appropriate precautions before Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of coronavirus and respiratory viruses. "COVID is still with us, albeit at...
Nov 17, 2022
Execution date set for Mississippi man accused of killing teen in 2000
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court set an execution date for the man accused of killing a 16-year-old girl in 2000. According to court documents, a December 14 execution date has be...
Nov 17, 2022
AG will appeal lawsuit involving public funds to private schools
Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office is appealing a recent court decision which declared giving federal money to private schools is unconstitutional, according to new documents filed Tuesday. Th...
Nov 17, 2022
Man arrested for shooting at Claiborne County club
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested for shooting at a club in Claiborne County on Saturday, November 12. Claiborne County deputies responded to a call about shots fired at Club Old Sko...
Nov 17, 2022
Mississippi Match 5 jackpot reaches $400,000
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The jackpot for Thursday night's Mississippi Match 5 has increased to $400,000. The jackpot was last hit on October 11. One player won $202,000 from a ticket purchased from Mid...
Nov 17, 2022
Lack of funding blamed for issues at Mississippi ABC warehouse
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - There have been slow deliveries to liquor stores from the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse in Gluckstadt. The Northside Sun reported the ABC, which is ...
Nov 17, 2022
Canton man pleads guilty to raping motel housekeeper
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Canton man was sentenced to 30 years in prison without the possibility of parole after he pled guilty to sexual battery and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Madison a...
Nov 17, 2022
Gov. Reeves signs legislation for largest economic development project in state history
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed legislation that finalizes the largest economic development deal in state history. Steel Dynamics, Inc., its subsidiaries, an...
Nov 17, 2022
Jackson firefighters respond to fire on Pinecrest Circle
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire on Pinecrest Circle on Thursday, November 17. Jim Hill High School shifts to virtual learning due to heating issues According to ...
Nov 17, 2022
Jim Hill High School shifts to virtual learning due to heating issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jim Hill High School has been experiencing mechanical failures with its heating system in its main building. Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) said repairs ...
Nov 17, 2022