Category Archives: WJTV
Madison County neighborhood to get speed humps
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Madison County neighborhood is set to receive speed humps after a neighbor started a petition for the traffic calming measures. The Northside Sun reported County Engin...
May 01, 2022
Tips wanted on Mudbug Festival shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The last day of the Mississippi Mudbug Festival was canceled after a shooting in the parking lot left one person dead and at least five others injured. Investigators are still ...
May 01, 2022
Spring Clean-Up to be held in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Pearl Public Works Department will host a Spring Clean-Up from Saturday, May 7 to Saturday, May 21. Neighbors can leave separated tree limbs and leaves for pickup on the curb...
May 01, 2022
Vicksburg swimming classes set to return
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg City Pool's Learn to Swim classes are set to return after a two year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Autopsy backlog plagues Mississippi, with worst delays in U...
May 01, 2022
Ocean Springs may plan funeral for Carl the Rooster
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - Neighbors are planning a possible second line funeral with a special casket for Carl the Rooster, a beloved rooster who was killed in Ocean Springs. The Sun Herald report...
May 01, 2022
44th annual Heart Ball held at Country Club of Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Heart disease affects many Mississippians. Most are unaware of their condition before visiting a doctor. One organization is working to bring awareness to the silent killer. Th...
May 01, 2022
Final day of Mississippi Mudbug Festival canceled after shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The final day of the Mississippi Mudbug Festival is canceled following a shooting that left one dead and several others injured. "Safety is a priority at the Mississippi State ...
May 01, 2022
1 dead in Mudbug Festival shooting
UPDATE: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been called in to assist with an officer-involved shooting investigation that stemmed from the incident at the fairgrounds, according to Hinds Count...
Apr 30, 2022
Giveaway held for tornado victims in Edwards
EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) - A small Mississippi town is still hurting after a tornado left their homes ravaged weeks ago. Local organizations came together to help Edwards neighbors who are still picking ...
Apr 30, 2022
JSU holds spring graduation ceremony
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) held their 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, April 30. Hundreds of graduates walked across the stage at Mississippi Veteran's Memori...
Apr 30, 2022