Category Archives: WJTV
Over 4,000 acres of wildfires burn in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) reported 88 wildfires have burned 4,714 acres across Mississippi as of Wednesday, February 16. ...
Feb 16, 2022
Woman's body dumped on Forest Avenue in Jackson, police say
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a woman's body was dumped Tuesday night. Canton man convicted of directing drug sales from jail Officer Sam Brown said the woman's body w...
Feb 16, 2022
1,062 new coronavirus cases, 75 additional deaths in MS
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 1,062 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 75 additional deaths. The new cases were...
Feb 16, 2022
Ridgeland leaders approve contract for master plan of W. Jackson Street
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee and the Board of Aldermen approved a contract with Kimley Horn to prepare a master plan of the West Jackson Street corridor. The Northside Sun repo...
Feb 16, 2022
Least educated counties in Mississippi
The value of traditional education can vary widely across the country. While a college degree has long been viewed as a critical step toward the American dream, growing costs have led many students to...
Feb 16, 2022
Buddy the dog leaves hospital with new foster
TUNICA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Buddy, the dog that was severely burned by a child, left the hospital with his new foster after 10 months of treatment. Bill would require evaluation for children who abu...
Feb 16, 2022
MS medical marijuana convention to be held in May
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association (3MA) will host the state's first ever medical marijuana convention in May 2022. The convention will take place on Thursday, May 5...
Feb 16, 2022
DCFS to issue round 3 of P-EBT benefits
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) -- The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will grant a third round of Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer food benefits to qualifying households with childre...
Feb 16, 2022
Beale Street Music Festival drops full 2022 lineup
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Beale Street Music Festival 2022 released its full lineup Wednesday, and organizers are calling it "the biggest roster of the best touring artists in the festival's history." BSMF rel...
Feb 16, 2022
Amazon pushes back opening date for Mississippi facility
CANTON, Miss. (AP) - Amazon has pushed back the opening of a huge distribution facility in Mississippi. The company announced plans for a third fulfillment center in Mississippi about 15 months months...
Feb 16, 2022