Category Archives: WJTV
Neighbors react to end of Jackson mask mandate
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba lifted the city's mask mandate. However, not everyone is on board with the decision. As the mask mandate is lifted with other COVID-19 restri...
Mar 05, 2022
Mind, Body & Soul race held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mind, Body & Soul race kicked off in downtown Jackson on Saturday, March 5. The 5th annual race was hosted by the city's Parks and Recreation Department and the Greater...
Mar 05, 2022
G. Gilmore ‘Gil’ Martin, ex-prosecutor in Mississippi, dies
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) - G. Gilmore "Gil" Martin, a longtime prosecutor for Warren, Sharkey and Issaquena counties in Mississippi, has died. He was 77. Martin, who served as 9th Circuit district attorn...
Mar 05, 2022
NPS Superintendent wins Thad Cochran award
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez National Historical Park (NPS) Superintendent Kathleen Bond was awarded the Thad Cochran Humanities Achievement Award. Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association to hold si...
Mar 05, 2022
Family safe after vehicle fire along I-55 South in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A family is thankful to be alive after their vehicle ignited into flames Friday night along I-55 South. The incident happened just south of the county line exit. The driver sai...
Mar 04, 2022
Pedestrian hit by truck in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating after a Flora man was hit on Mississippi Highway 22 near Cedar Hill on Friday, March 4. According to authorities, Kendari...
Mar 04, 2022
Invasion of Ukraine affecting daily lives of Americans
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Russian invasion of Ukraine has affected everything from gas prices to grocery prices. Mississippians said they've bee feeling the pinch in their pockets for a few weeks. "...
Mar 04, 2022
Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association to hold signature drive
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association (MSCTA) will hold a signature drive in Ridgeland on Saturday March 12, 2022 and Sunday, March 13, 2022 to assist residents who woul...
Mar 04, 2022
Jackson City Council votes against outbursts in special meeting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tensions were high at Friday's special meeting. Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks said the mayor's accusations against council members were unprovoked-- sparking outrage from Mayor...
Mar 04, 2022
Jackson State men's basketball coach retiring
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) men's basketball coach Wayne Brent announced he will retire at the end of the season. Brent won six state championships at the high school level ...
Mar 04, 2022