Category Archives: WJTV

Clinton teen killed in Jackson motorcycle crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old was killed during a motorcycle crash in Jackson. The crash occurred on Medgar Evers Boulevard around 6:00 p.m. on December 17, 2025. Jackson police said it appea...
Sethanie Smith Dec 18, 2025

Mississippi blood banks face shortages ahead of Christmas
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Blood donations are needed across Mississippi as blood banks face a critical shortage. Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) issued an urgent appeal ahead of Christmas, warning ...
Brandon Raines Dec 18, 2025

Can you expect a white Christmas? Here's what the forecast says for Mississippi
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service have shared their forecasts for next week, giving a clue as to which areas of the country could see snowy weather on Dec. 25.
Michael Bartiromo Dec 18, 2025

Firefighter falls through floor, injured in Jackson house fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson firefighter was injured while responding to a house fire. The fire occurred at a home in the 2000 block of East Drive around 4:00 a.m. on December 18, 2025. Division ...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 18, 2025

Better luck next time: Powerball climbs to $1.5 billion
The new jackpot is the 7th-largest across Powerball and Mega Millions.
Matthew Knight Dec 18, 2025

Mississippi lawmakers consider uniform youth court
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi leaders are looking to make sure every child in the Mississippi Youth Court system has access to a full-time judge and staff. It would require lawmakers to pass new...
Cameron Smith Dec 17, 2025

ACA coverage at risk for many in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi residents could soon face higher health insurance costs as federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remain uncertain. Enrollment in ACA plans have droppe...
Mercy Rain Dec 17, 2025

Trump in White House speech announces $1,776 bonus for US troops, as he says economy is strong
President Donald Trump intends to preview his agenda for next year and beyond in a live speech from the White House on Wednesday night.
The Associated Press Dec 17, 2025

Man, woman injured in separate Jackson shootings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man and a woman were injured during separate shootings that are believed to be connected. According to investigators, a 54-year-old man...
Tommy West Dec 17, 2025

Arraignment for Nick Reiner, charged with murdering his parents, postponed
Nick Reiner was officially charged with the murders of his parents on Tuesday.
Will Conybeare Dec 17, 2025
