Category Archives: WJTV

Gas prices hit new record of $4.86 per gallon
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) - Americans are seeing new record highs at gas stations across the country as President Joe Biden tries to command his biggest domestic issue: inflation. The national average t...
Allison Harris Jun 06, 2022

Doctor named in case that could end abortion rights has nothing to do with lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Dr. Thomas Dobbs has never gotten involved in political fights over reproductive health, but his name has become shorthand for a legal case that could end abortion rights in the ...
The Associated Press via Nexstar Media Wire Jun 06, 2022

Jacksonians discuss possible solutions to crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With crime prevention and gun violence at the forefront of safety discussions, many Jacksonians said the city needs extra help in combating crime. Citizens are fearful to be ou...
Marie Mennefield Jun 05, 2022

Baby formula 90% out of stock in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Startling new numbers have come out concerning the baby formula shortage in the United States. Mississippi is one of ten states where more than 90% of the state's formula is ou...
Jacob Boughter Jun 05, 2022

Drivers face a surge in gas prices in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After weeks of stagnant gas prices around $4.15 per gallon, prices have shot up over the past few days, soaring past record highs. According to AAA, a gallon of gas costed abou...
Jacob Boughter Jun 05, 2022

PriorityOne branch to open in Gluckstadt
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - A PriorityOne Bank branch is set to open on Calhoun Parkway in Gluckstadt. Gluckstadt gets assistant police chief, police vehicles The Northside Sun reported the branch will...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 05, 2022

Gluckstadt gets assistant police chief, police vehicles
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Gluckstadt hired its first Assistant Police Chief, purchased police vehicles and offered employment to potential sergeants. The Northside Sun reported Barry Hale...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 05, 2022

Two men killed in Yazoo City pool hall shooting
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City police are investigating a shooting at a pool hall that left two men dead on Sunday, June 5. The Yazoo Herald reported officers responded to the shooting around 4...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 05, 2022

Move the Vote Tour to be held in Port Gibson
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Move the Vote Tour will be held in Port Gibson on Monday, June 6. What to know about June 7 primary, general election day in Mississippi The event will be sponsored by ...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 04, 2022

Sneaker Mania held for collectors, vendors in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hundreds of sneakerheads and dozens of vendors flocked to the Jackson Convention Center for the 2nd Annual Sneaker Mania. The event featured several giveaways, performances, co...
Jailen Leavell Jun 04, 2022
