Category Archives: WJTV
New texts show USM had concerns about Favre’s grant-funded volleyball facility
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre met resistance when he tried selling University of Southern Mississippi on a deal to accept federal grant money to build a volleyball stadium, texts show. "Nancy I s...
Oct 01, 2022
Body found in Leake County creek
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leake County deputies are investigating after a man's body was found in a creek. Breezy News reported the man was found in a creek on Center Crossing Road near the Leake-A...
Oct 01, 2022
47 deaths from Hurricane Ian reported in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The number of deaths following Hurricane Ian's rampage in Florida is continuing to rise, according to reports. On Saturday evening, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement annou...
Oct 01, 2022
Unlock the college financial aid you need starting Oct. 1
(NerdWallet) - Despite the headlines, college is still the surest path toward better lifelong earnings. But a degree is far more likely to pay off if you haven't borrowed a small fortune to get it. Th...
Oct 01, 2022
Sports Zone Saturday: Ranked SEC Showdowns
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The Sports Zone 12 team will be live on Saturday, October 1 with special coverage of the college football games featuring Mississippi's teams. The show starts at 9:00 a.m. on WJ...
Oct 01, 2022
Ole Miss honors James Meredith 60 years after integration
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The University of Mississippi is paying tribute to 89-year-old James Meredith 60 years after white protesters erupted into violence as he became the first Black student to enroll...
Oct 01, 2022
Southern Pine Electric crew heads to Florida
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi power companies are helping to restore power in Florida after Hurricane Ian. A crew of 22 workers from Southern Pine Electric is on their way to Wauchula, Florida. ...
Sep 30, 2022
Man accused of shooting into girlfriend's home, vehicle
UPDATE: JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies said Myrick Jones turned himself in at the Jones County Adult Detention Center Saturday morning. JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A man is wanted...
Sep 30, 2022
Business Recovery Center operations extended in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is extending operations at the Business Recovery Center in Jackson until Friday, October 7. The center was opened to help Mississip...
Sep 30, 2022
Jackson neighbors concerned about recent Capitol Police-involved shootings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes held a community meeting on Thursday where Jackson neighbors were able to voice their concerns about the Capitol Police. Many people said...
Sep 30, 2022