Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson lawmakers address crime, other city issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lawmakers from the City of Jackson are looking to curb crime. Senators gathered on Thursday, January 27 at the state capitol amid 2022 season. They said they want lawmakers fro...
Jan 27, 2022
Ridgeland mayor withholds library funds due to LGBTQ books
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee said he's withholding $110,000 in funding from the city's public library after citizens complained of "sexual content" being on display. "The books...
Jan 27, 2022
Mississippi Blood Services joins mass transfusion program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As a result of the nationwide blood shortage, Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) joined the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps Program, which helps gets blood to people in need duri...
Jan 27, 2022
Seven Jackson schools go virtual for Friday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to the City of Jackson's ongoing water pressure issues, the following schools will remain all-virtual on Friday, January 28, 2022: Former Natchez mayors propose annexing pa...
Jan 27, 2022
Former Natchez mayors propose annexing parts of Adams County
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Two former Natchez mayors, Tony Byrne and Philip West, asked the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on Tuesday to consider annexing parts of Adams County into the city limits. The Nat...
Jan 27, 2022
Mississippi chief justice extends COVID-19 order for courts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph extended a COVID-19 emergency order to postpone jury trials scheduled through Friday, February 25. MSMA to host virtu...
Jan 27, 2022
Road repairs to begin at Vicksburg Natl. Military Park
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The National Park Service (NPS) will begin road repairs on February 1 for 10 segments of road throughout the Vicksburg National Military Park. The repairs are scheduled to be...
Jan 27, 2022
MSMA to host virtual townhall on COVID-19
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) will host a virtual townhall on Tuesday, February 8 from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm. The townhall will focus on COVID-19 and inclu...
Jan 27, 2022
Clinton police search for suspect after chase
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton police are searching for a suspect after a chase on Thursday, January 27. According to investigators, a stolen vehicle entered the city from Jackson. Police chased the ...
Jan 27, 2022
Kevin Hart adds 3rd Jackson show
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Comedian Kevin Hart added a third show to his February performances at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson. The third show was added for Thursday, February 17. Doors will open at 6:00 ...
Jan 27, 2022