Category Archives: WJTV
884 new coronavirus cases, 31 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 884 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 31 additional deaths. The new cases were r...
Feb 28, 2022
How to avoid catalytic converter thefts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Police Department (JPD) is encouraging neighbors to implement some tips to avoid a catalytic converter theft. The first tip is to etch your license plate number or ...
Feb 28, 2022
6-year-old killed, two critically injured in Hattiesburg shooting
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A six-year-old boy was killed and two others were critically injured in a Hattiesburg shooting on Sunday, February 27. Hattiesburg police responded to a home on Willis Aven...
Feb 28, 2022
Louisiana man blows kisses while getting life plus 50 years at sentencing
MANSFIELD, La. (AP) - A Louisiana man who showed no remorse during his trial for killing a motel desk clerk and attempting to kill a motel guest continued that defiance during his sentencing last week...
Feb 28, 2022
Silver Alert issued for missing Lawrence County man
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) has issued a Silver Alert for 65-year-old Michael Miller of Jayess. He's described as five feet eight inches tall, weighin...
Feb 28, 2022
Target to pay workers a starting wage of up to $24 an hour
NEW YORK (AP) - Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an ho...
Feb 28, 2022
Average gas price jumps 10 cents over 2 weeks to $3.64
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - The average U.S. price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline spiked 10 cents over the past two weeks to $3.64 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Surv...
Feb 28, 2022
Highway 51 intersection in Ridgeland to be improved
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved an agreement to improve an intersection on Highway 51. The Northside Sun reported the agreement was made with Baker Enginee...
Feb 27, 2022
Great Southern Gun and Knife show held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Great Southern Gun and Knife Show was held at Trade Mart in Jackson. The show included guns, knives, ammo, stun guns, tactical gear and other accessories. Buyers needed a v...
Feb 27, 2022
Mississippi Gem and Mineral society host show
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society hosted its 63rd annual show in Jackson. Vendors displayed their rocks, minerals and jewelry. Geologists and experts were present to teac...
Feb 27, 2022