Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson residential roads to be improved with 1% sales tax
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The One Percent Sales Tax Commission plans to improve residential streets in Jackson. The Northside Sun reported the commission has already improved about 200 lane miles of the...
Mar 01, 2022
How to protect yourself against a potential cyber attack
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - National security officials warned that Russia could target the United States through a series of cyber attacks. As conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates, the United St...
Mar 01, 2022
Two arrested after Jones County deputies recover meth
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Two people were arrested after Jones County deputies said a search warrant of a home turned up meth and related drug items. Jones County deputies said they received compla...
Mar 01, 2022
Mississippi PSC chairman requests public utilities report ties to Russia
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Brandon Presley (D-Nettleton) requested that all public utilities report on Russian ties. Mississippi House pan...
Mar 01, 2022
This is illegal every day in New Orleans except Mardi Gras
(NEXSTAR) -- Did you know you're required by Louisiana state law to wear a mask at Mardi Gras if you're on a parade float. More, did you know it's illegal to wear a mask in Louisiana if it's not Mardi...
Mar 01, 2022
Teen convicted for 2020 Warren County homicide
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Warren County teenager was convicted of first-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of another teen in 2020. McComb man charged with murder nearly a year af...
Mar 01, 2022
Councilman Stokes requests investigation into mayor's bribery allegations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes requested the United States Attorney's Office to investigate bribery allegations made against him and another councilman. His request com...
Mar 01, 2022
Crews respond to Greenview Drive house fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire on Greenview Drive on Tuesday, March 1. Jackson police officer's wife charged with aggravated domestic violence Jackson fire offi...
Mar 01, 2022
Mississippi House panel OKs limits on teaching about race
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi House committee divided along lines of race and party Monday in advancing a bill that would limit how race can be discussed in classrooms. The short title of S...
Mar 01, 2022
228 new coronavirus cases, 61 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 228 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 61 additional deaths. The new cases were r...
Mar 01, 2022