Category Archives: WJTV
Southern Heritage Classic organizers file lawsuit against JSU over school's decision to pull out of games
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The management company that operates the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis filed suit against Jackson State University and others, after JSU announced it was pulling out of the ann...
Mar 15, 2022
Alabama lawmakers consider repealing grocery tax
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- While Alabama's grocery tax helps fund the state's education budget, it makes it harder for some families to put food on the table. That's especially true now with consumer ...
Mar 15, 2022
“Black Boys Can” Spring Break Camp held to inspire Jackson youth
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - While kids are out of school here in Jackson, "Godly Kings in Training Youth Ministry" is hosting its first "Black Boys Can" Spring Break Camp in hopes of being a positive infl...
Mar 14, 2022
Two killed in shooting on Forrest Avenue in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were killed during a shooting Monday night on Forrest Avenue and Locksley Drive in Jackson. Jackson police responded to the scene just before 10:00 p.m. and discover...
Mar 14, 2022
Driver saves man from truck fire on I-20
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A truck driver is lucky to be alive thanks to the help of other drivers. Truck driver and retired firefighter Stephen Langley and his student, Dasia, were driving on Interstate...
Mar 14, 2022
Benefit concert to help raise funds for Ukrainian refugees
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As Ukrainians flee their homes, they have left everything behind. Mitchell Meginess of 601 Studios is organizing a benefit concert to help provide financial aid to Ukrainian re...
Mar 14, 2022
Waste Management files motion to dismiss case against Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, March 14, Waste Management of Mississippi, Inc. filed a motion to dismiss its case against Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and the City of Jackson. Jackson leaders v...
Mar 14, 2022
Kids enjoy Spring Break at Mississippi Children's Museum
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With Spring Break underway, children are enjoying a week full of activities at the Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM). LeFleur Museum District to host 'Week of Wonder' Thousan...
Mar 14, 2022
Hosemann proposes suspension of Mississippi's gas tax
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) proposed a suspension of a 18.4-cent gas tax that is currently held by Mississippi. This comes as gas prices have skyrocketed amid the o...
Mar 14, 2022
New amusement park on Coast to get name, rides
BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - The Margaritaville Resort Biloxi's new amusement park is expected to get its name and rides soon. Mississippi unemployment rate sees slight uptick The Sun Herald reported East B...
Mar 14, 2022