Category Archives: WJTV
Man dies in surgery after being shot in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died while in surgery for life-threatening injuries after being shot in Jackson on Saturday, February 19. Two wanted in connection to Jackson fatal shooting Jackson polic...
Feb 20, 2022
Jackson woman celebrates 102nd birthday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Family and friends gathered to celebrate a local woman's monumental birthday. Doris Covington turned 102 on Saturday, February 19. Originally from Lexington, she moved to Jacks...
Feb 19, 2022
Runners geared up for the Blues Marathon in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - All eyes were on the finish line as dozens participated in the 15th Annual Mississippi Blues Marathon on Saturday, February 19. The event included 5K, 10K, half-marathon and ma...
Feb 19, 2022
SR1 educates children about obesity, healthy lifestyles
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The obesity rates for children in Mississippi led nonprofit SR1 to educate children on healthy lifestyles. SR1 is focused on eliminating disparities in health education and t...
Feb 19, 2022
New lanes open to traffic on HWY 49 in Rankin Co.
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews will open newly completed lanes of Highway 49 to traffic at 8:00 p.m. in Rankin County on Saturday, February 19. Can...
Feb 19, 2022
Free health screenings available in Jackson for BHM
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - New Mt. Zion M.B. Church will host free health screenings for Black History Month on Saturday, February 26. Dads line up for JPS health summit The following services and counse...
Feb 19, 2022
Yazoo Co. correctional officer charged for contraband
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Yazoo County Regional Correctional Facility correctional officer was arrested and charged with bringing contraband into the jail. Yazoo County leaders move forward with ...
Feb 19, 2022
Redistricting map approved in Madison Co.
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Madison County Board of Supervisors approved the redistricting map. The Northside Sun reported the following changes included in the plan: The St. Catherine's and Co...
Feb 19, 2022
Jackson gives Convention Center $570K for utility bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council approved $570,000 for the Capitol City Convention Center. Expert testifies on conditions of Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center The Northside Sun repo...
Feb 19, 2022
Blood drive to be held in Adams Co.
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Merit Health Natchez will host a blood drive on Monday, February 21. Adams County placed under burn ban The drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. inside the Bloo...
Feb 19, 2022