Category Archives: WJTV
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Feb 27, 2022