Category Archives: WJTV
Seven JPS schools to remain virtual on Monday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Public Schools (JPS) officials announced that seven schools will remain virtual due to water pressure issues on Monday, January 31. Some South Jackson neighbors facing ...
Jan 30, 2022
JSU gives back during annual Crop Drop
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) held its annual Crop Drop on Saturday, January 29. This year, the Drop created longer lines. Students, faculty and volunteers said they felt good...
Jan 30, 2022
Teen dating violence summit held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The third annual Teen Dating Violence Awareness Summit kicked off on Saturday, January 29. The event was held at the Two Mississippi Museums to raise awareness about teen datin...
Jan 30, 2022
Junior League Jumble held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The old saying that one man's trash is another man's treasure became a reality for participants in the Junior League Jumble held on Saturday, January 29 by the Junior League of...
Jan 30, 2022
"Stop the Violence" crime rally held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes held a "Stop the Violence" community rally to discuss solutions to crime on Saturday, January 29. In the first month of 2022, Jackson has...
Jan 30, 2022
Sections of Woodrow Wilson Drive may be renamed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Sections of Woodrow Wilson Drive in Jackson may be renamed in honor of a late National Football League (NFL) player. JSU football sees a return to glory The Northside Sun repor...
Jan 30, 2022
Belhaven neighborhood to increase security
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Greater Belhaven Neighborhood Foundation is considering ways to increase security measures in the area. The Northside Sun reported the neighborhood is already set to instal...
Jan 30, 2022
Warren County Jail to get new inmate meal vendor
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Warren County Board of Supervisors is considering a new inmate meal vendor for the Warren County Jail as the former company ends its contract. The Vicksburg Post repo...
Jan 29, 2022
Gluckstadt hires first building official
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Gluckstadt has hired Jeff Williamson as the city's building official. The Northside Sun reported Williamson will be responsible for overseeing the city's buildin...
Jan 29, 2022
Mississippi’s first West Nile virus case reported early
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's first 2022 case of West Nile virus has been reported in a Hinds County resident, state health officials said. The Mississippi State Department of Health disclosed t...
Jan 29, 2022