Category Archives: WJTV
How to keep pets safe during 4th of July fireworks
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)- As fireworks are set off tonight, some pets will be startled by the loud noises. However, there are a number of ways to keep your furry friends safe this Fourth of July. Officia...
Jul 04, 2022
Watermelon Classic held at MS Sports Hall of Fame
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 26th Annual Watermelon Classic was held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on Monday, July 4. The 5K run started at 7:30 a.m. with a 5k Walk and One Mile Run...
Jul 04, 2022
Neighbors react to proposed drive-by shooting ordinance
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One city leader is proposing a new ordinance that will confiscate vehicles used in a drive-by shooting, making them property of the city. Jacksonians expressed mixed emotions a...
Jul 04, 2022
M-Braves to host 4th of July fireworks show
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV)- The City of Pearl, the Mississippi Braves (M-Braves) and Blue Cross & Blue Shield Mississippi will host an annual Fourth of July celebration on Monday, July 4. The M-Braves wi...
Jul 04, 2022
Vicksburg house fire under investigation
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Crews responded to a house fire in Vicksburg with a person reportedly inside on Monday, July 4. Investigation recovers $285K for Morton plant workers Vicksburg Daily News rep...
Jul 04, 2022
Yazoo county, city work on drainage project
YAZOO CITY , Miss. (WJTV)- Yazoo county and city leaders joined forces to work on a drainage project on Willie Morris Parkway. According to the Yazoo Herald, the relationship between the Board of Mayo...
Jul 04, 2022
Police force increasing in Yazoo City
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City Police Chief Kenny Hampton has brought on more officers to the department, and he plans to hire more. The Yazoo Herald reported there was just one officer patroll...
Jul 04, 2022
Mississippi justices block more DNA tests in death row case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a death row inmate will not be allowed to seek additional DNA testing on crime scene evidence from the shooting deaths of two college s...
Jul 04, 2022
Families watch fireworks show in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Families packed Liberty Park in Madison for this year's fireworks show on Sunday, July 3. The event featured vendors, food trucks and a fireworks show. Participants said it pro...
Jul 04, 2022
Back2School health, wellness fest to be held at JHCHC
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)- Leaders with the Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center (JHCHC) will host the Back2School Health and Wellness Fest 2022 from July 18 to 29. Get a head start on the new school...
Jul 04, 2022