Category Archives: WJTV
Biggest sources of immigrants to Mississippi
Over 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in ...
Aug 22, 2022
Report: Absent fathers cost Mississippi taxpayers millions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, State Auditor Shad White released a new report that shows Mississippi taxpayers will see an additional $700 million of current and future spending obligations as a r...
Aug 22, 2022
Regions Bank warns customers of potential scam
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders of Regions Bank warned customers about a potential scam using SMS text links and phone calls. According to a email sent out from Regions bank to its customers, the scam...
Aug 22, 2022
13-year-old dies after shooting in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A 13-year-old died after a firearm was discharged in Pearl River County. The shooting happened in the Tin Hill subdivision on Friday, August 19, according to the Pic...
Aug 22, 2022
Three arrested in Rankin County kidnapping case
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three people were arrested following a kidnapping that happened in Rankin County over the weekend. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the injured victim walked into ...
Aug 21, 2022
Man charged after drag race, chase on I-20
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One driver was arrested for allegedly fleeing from police after participating in a drag race on Interstate 20 Sunday afternoon. Pearl police said they tried to stop two drivers...
Aug 21, 2022
Jackson city council to vote on tax increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the city prepares for a new budget year, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes says now is not the time to raise taxes. Many Jacksonians agree with the councilman, stating they'r...
Aug 21, 2022
Vicksburg police respond to shooting on 2nd North
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police responded to a shooting on 2nd North Street on Saturday, August 20. Vicksburg Daily News reported multiple calls were made to 911 around 11:25 p.m. about a s...
Aug 21, 2022
UMMC gives free evaluations to retired NFL players
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) partnered with the Living Heart Foundation and the NFL Players Association to offer free heart evaluations for retired playe...
Aug 20, 2022
PHOTOS: Mississippi Book Festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 8th annual Mississippi Book Festival was held on the lawn of the State Capitol on Saturday, August 20. Those who attended this year's festival got to hear from panelists an...
Aug 20, 2022