Category Archives: WJTV

Councilman Stokes addresses outburst at council meeting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After an outburst at a Jackson City Council meeting last week, Councilman Kenneth Stokes spoke out about the garbage contract. Stokes said he's standing with the citizens of Ja...
Marie Mennefield Feb 27, 2022

Jackson City Council considering new position
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council is considering the creation of a neighborhood services manager position. The Northside Sun reported the ordinance was discussed during the council's Fe...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 27, 2022

Nearly 60K new water meters to be installed in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Almost 60,000 defective water meters will be replaced in Jackson throughout the rest of the year and into 2023. The Northside Sun reported the city's new advanced metering infr...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 27, 2022

"A Day to Die" premieres in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The world premiere of "A Day to Die" was held at the Jackson Complex Center on Saturday, February 26. The movie features Bruce Willis, Frank Grillo, Leon Robinson and Kevin Dil...
Marie Mennefield Feb 27, 2022

Gluckstadt adopts city logo, seal
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Gluckstadt adopted its first logo and seal during a public board meeting on Tuesday, February 17. Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza to be held in Pearl The city ...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 27, 2022

Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza to be held in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The 35th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza will be held in Pearl in July. Items wanted for donation in Jackson Metro cities Mississippi Outdoor Expo's Dan Robinson and Rob...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 27, 2022

Items wanted for donation in Jackson Metro cities
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Seven mayors across the Jackson Metro area will participate in Extra Table's March of the Mayors food drive. Each city has been assigned a specific item to be collected. Magee ...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 27, 2022

Teens pick out free prom dresses in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - 200 high school juniors and seniors from school districts across the metro were able to get a free prom dress on Saturday, February 26. The "Her Prom Closet" giveaway was hoste...
Leah Williams Feb 26, 2022

Dr. Seuss' birthday celebrated at MCM
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) hosted its 11th Annual "Dr. Seuss' Silly Birthday" Celebration on Saturday, February 26. The museum hosted the Dr. Seuss' birthday a lit...
Leah Williams Feb 26, 2022

Protestors rally against JPD crime initiative
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Neighbors gathered to rally against the Jackson Police Department's (JPD) Ticket, Arrest and Tow (TAT) initiative and crime in the Capitol City on Saturday, February 26. Protes...
Marie Mennefield Feb 26, 2022
