Category Archives: WJTV
Appeals court refuses to block full SNAP payments
(The Hill) -- A federal appeals court late Sunday rejected the Trump administration's bid to halt an order requiring full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments during the governmen...
Nov 10, 2025
Senate votes to advance proposal to end 40-day government shutdown
A group of shutdown-weary Democratic senators voted with Republicans on Sunday night to advance a legislative vehicle to reopen the federal government and end the 40-day shutdown that has left tens of...
Nov 09, 2025
Live updates: Senate has enough Democratic votes to end government shutdown; Trump attends Commanders game
The Senate now has enough Democratic votes to reopen the government after a 40-day shutdown, after a rare Saturday session yielded little progress despite mounting pressures. A group of centrist Democ...
Nov 09, 2025
Senate has enough Democratic votes to reopen government after 40-day shutdown
Senate Democrats emerged from a two-and-a-half-hour caucus meeting Sunday night announcing there will be enough votes in the Senate to reopen the federal government after a grueling 40-day shutdown. A...
Nov 09, 2025
MEMA urges Mississippians to get ready for freezing temps
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) encouraged Mississippians to prepare for freezing temperatures this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted freezin...
Nov 09, 2025
States told to 'undo' SNAP benefits that have been paid out
(NEXSTAR) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has instructed states to "immediately undo" actions they've taken to send out full SNAP benefits, according to multiple reports. The USDA told states tha...
Nov 09, 2025
Pedestrian killed in Jackson, driver arrested for DUI
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a driver was arrested after a pedestrian was hit and killed. The incident occurred on Highway 80 near Ellis Avenue around 11:00 p.m. on November 8, 202...
Nov 09, 2025
Thanksgiving donations served to veterans in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Veterans in Jackson received an early Thanksgiving surprise on Saturday. The VA Medical Center hosted a special drive-thru food pantry as part of a larger Veterans Day celebrat...
Nov 08, 2025
Chambliss passes for 3 scores, Lacy rushes for 3 TDs as No. 7 Mississippi beats The Citadel 49-0
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Trinidad Chambliss passed for 333 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 7 Mississippi to a 49-0 win over The Citadel on Saturday. Chambliss completed 19 of his first 20 passes, m...
Nov 08, 2025
Gunner Stockton throws for three touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia beats Mississippi State 41-21
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Gunner Stockton threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Georgia beat Mississippi State 41-21 on Saturday. Georgia (8-1, 6-1 SEC) surrendered a touchdown on the open...
Nov 08, 2025