Category Archives: WJTV
Fans enjoy JSU football spring scrimmage game
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Fans were excited to see the Jackson State University (JSU) football team during a spring scrimmage. Fans traveling from near and far to pack Veterans Memorial Stadium for Jack...
Apr 24, 2022
Search continues in Mississippi River for 3 missing minors
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) -- Three minors went missing in the Mississippi River near the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans. According to the Coast Guard, two girls ages 14 and 8, and one bo...
Apr 24, 2022
Holmes County deputies search for missing man
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Holmes County Sheriff's Department are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man. Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued for Scott County 7...
Apr 24, 2022
Mississippi set to become final state with equal pay law
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi will become the final state with a law requiring equal pay for equal work by women and men. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed House Bill 770 on W...
Apr 24, 2022
Sierra Club educates to celebrate Earth Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A local organization is bringing awareness to creating a healthy planet. The Mississippi Chapter of the Sierra Club hosted a special Earth Day event at the Jackson Eco Shed. Th...
Apr 23, 2022
Neighbors clean up their community in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - People of the South Jackson community took to the streets to give their neighborhood a new look. Volunteers spoke about the importance of community service. Terry Road now has ...
Apr 23, 2022
March, rally against violence held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes and Police Chief James Davis came together to host a march against violence on Saturday, April 23. Davis led the march through the streets, sto...
Apr 23, 2022
Man wanted after fleeing traffic stop, crash in Pike Co.
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies are looking for a man who ran from a traffic stop and car crash that involved a toddler on Saturday, April 23. Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued fo...
Apr 23, 2022
Vicksburg leaders want to permanently close Jacques' Bar
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Vicksburg is taking legal action to permanently close Jacques' Bar following a fight that happened on Sunday, April 17. The Vicksburg Post reported the city filed...
Apr 23, 2022
Sheriff's office to get new body cams in Yazoo County
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Yazoo County Board of Supervisors purchased a $14,520 sever that will provide upgrades needed for the installation of new body and patrol unit cameras at the sheriff's...
Apr 23, 2022