Category Archives: WJTV
Mother shot to death, AMBER alert issued for missing 2-day-old baby
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A mother is dead and her newborn baby is missing, according to state and Memphis authorities. Danielle Hoyle, 27, and her 2-day-old baby, Kennedy Hoyle, were last seen in the area of ...
Feb 02, 2022
Two people found dead in Raymond
RAYMOND, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Sheriff's Office is investigating after discovering a man, woman and dog dead inside of a home in Raymond. Deputies received a call on Tuesday just after 7:00 ...
Feb 01, 2022
Councilman Stokes hosts Black History Month ceremony
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes held a Black History Month ceremony honoring the accomplishments of people in the community. The event happened on Tuesday, February 1 at...
Feb 01, 2022
New Jackson garbage contract fails to win approval
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In a three-three-one vote, Jackson City Council members voted against another garbage contract on Tuesday, February 1. During the meeting, Councilman Ashby Foote said the price...
Feb 01, 2022
Kevin Hart adds 4th show in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Comedian Kevin Hart has added a fourth show at Thaila Mara Hall in Jackson. Peppa Pig Live coming to Brandon in May The comedian will be performing on Thursday, February 17 at ...
Feb 01, 2022
M-Bar breaks ground on outdoor venue
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - M-Bar developers broke ground on the expansion of the outside venue in Jackson. The area will include an expansive beer garden, fire pits, game spaces and a lounge area. Owner ...
Feb 01, 2022
3 Jackson schools go virtual for Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to the City of Jackson's water challenges, the following elementary schools experiencing low or no water pressure will report to in-person learning at alternate sites on We...
Feb 01, 2022
Groundhog Day 2022 prediction: Six more weeks of winter
A replay of Phil's prediction can be found below! PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction Wednesday morning. Phil did see his sha...
Feb 01, 2022
Father, son accused of shooting at FedEx driver in Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven police arrested a father and son for allegedly shooting at a FedEx driver in January. The Daily Leader reported Gregory Charles Case and his son, Brandon Case, tu...
Feb 01, 2022
Do you have unclaimed property, money in Mississippi?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day, and Mississippi Treasurer David McRae is encouraging Mississippians to check if they're entitled to unclaimed money or property. ...
Feb 01, 2022