Category Archives: WJTV
Deputies: Florence man missing since July 14
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies are working to find a missing Florence man. Johnathan David Hankins, of Florence, was last seen at his mother's home in the Star community. 9-year-...
Jul 26, 2022
MSDH reports 1,094 new COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Mississippi has been increasing over the last few weeks. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported there were 1,0...
Jul 26, 2022
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Jackson, according to Tripadvisor
Mexican fare ranks with Italian and Chinese as Americans' top-three favorite global cuisines, according to the National Restaurant Association. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corne...
Jul 26, 2022
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $830 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thanks to a big increase in sales across the United States, Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing is now estimated at $830 million. The lump sum value of the Mega Millions jack...
Jul 26, 2022
Gas Tank Getaways: Grammy Museum
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - If you know much about the Mississippi Delta, then several things probably come to mind about it. Maybe, cypress swamps and fishing. Up near the top of that list, if not at t...
Jul 26, 2022
Jackson leaders respond to Pearl mayor's comments on fatal police chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders held a news conference on Tuesday, July 26 to address several issues regarding the city. Four days after a U.S. Postal Service worker was killed in Jackson afte...
Jul 26, 2022
9-year-old killed in 4-wheeler wreck in Leake County
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A nine-year-old Attala County boy died during a four-wheeler wreck. Breezy News reported Leake County deputies responded to a call about the accident just before 7:30 p.m....
Jul 26, 2022
3 killed in crash involving log truck on Highway 28 in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating a crash that killed three people in Copiah County. The two-vehicle crash happened on Monday, July 25 just after 3:00...
Jul 26, 2022
Couple subjected children to 'sickening' living conditions, sheriff says
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- A couple is facing child abuse and neglect charges after Tipton County investigators say they discovered four children subjected to horrific living conditions. Tipton County Sheriff S...
Jul 26, 2022
Free gas giveaway at Jackson Kroger gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Drivers in the Jackson-metro area will have the gas to get some free gas on Tuesday, July 26. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Richard Schwartz & Associates and Kixie 107 will...
Jul 26, 2022