Category Archives: WJTV

Smith County to receive broadband internet
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded fiber internet provider, TEC, with a grant that will allow for Fast Internet Fiber Internet t...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 07, 2022

Callaway Heights fire continues to burn
CALLAWAY, Fla. (WMBB) - The first wildfire of the week started in Callaway on Wednesday afternoon- and it's still not over yet. Officials with the Florida Forest Service said the Dogwood Way Fire has ...
Jenna Maddox Mar 07, 2022

Jackson neighbors, leaders discuss solutions to crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With Jackson, Mississippi having the highest murder rate in the United States, solutions to combat crime have been at the forefront of discussions. Jackson City Councilman Kenn...
Marie Mennefield Mar 06, 2022

Mississippians react to high gas prices
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Gas prices continue to soar across the United States. Mississippians are feeling the jump in their pockets. Love's Travel Stop in Flowood hit $3.99 for regular gas on Sunday, M...
Leah Williams Mar 06, 2022

1 dead in Hazlehurst shooting
Hazlehurst, Miss (WJTV) - A man is dead following a shooting in Hazlehurst. The victim is identified as 22-year-old Malik-Desean Washington, according to Copiah County Coroner Ellis Stuart. Washington...
Kayla Thompson Mar 06, 2022

Jackson Academy names student life head of school
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Academy announced a new head of school for student life. Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association to hold signature drive The Northside Sun reported Jimmy Messer will ove...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 06, 2022

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for new CCC facility
CLARKSDA:E, Miss. (WJTV) - Coahoma Community College (CCC) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 9 to showcase the school's new facility. The school will celebrate the new Student Ac...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 06, 2022

Yazoo City school receives book donation
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Webster Elementary School in Yazoo City received a donation of 100 books for students. "Women Empowering Women" conference held in Jackson The Yazoo Herald reported the Youn...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 06, 2022

Canton teens wanted in connection to attempted murder
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton police are searching for three teenagers wanted for conspiracy to commit attempted murder. Pedestrian hit by truck in Madison County Police are searching for Ahkeem Louis...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 06, 2022

BankPlus apologizes, explains balance glitch
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - BankPlus officials explained a Sunday morning glitch after customers reported having a $0 account balance. Two teens shot on Claiborne Avenue in Jackson BankPlus officials said...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 06, 2022
