Category Archives: WJTV
Junior League of Jackson to host rummage sale
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Junior League of Jackson will host the Junior League Jumble rummage sale on Thursday, January 27 and Saturday, January 29. Over 900 clothing items donated to Jackson school...
Jan 26, 2022
Pascagoula Street ramp to I-55 to close temporarily Thursday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced there will be a temporary ramp closure on Thursday, January 27. Mississippi receives $10M for highway development ...
Jan 26, 2022
Ridgeland mayor withholds $100K from library
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Ridgeland Public Library said Mayor Gene McGee is withholding more than $100,000 in funding from the facility. According to library officials, the mayor said...
Jan 26, 2022
Water Bill Assistance Program launches to help Mississippi families
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has received $13 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help income-eligible residents maintain acc...
Jan 26, 2022
Silent auction, $10K drawing to be held in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg Catholic Schools (VCS) will host its 39th Annual $10,000 Drawdown on the River on Sunday, February 20. Vicksburg Fire Department to receive new ambulances The event...
Jan 26, 2022
Dr. Dobbs provides update on COVID-19 hospitalizations, vaccinations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs provided an update regarding the impact of COVID-19 on hospitals. Dobbs said while there has been a subtle decli...
Jan 26, 2022
Late show added to Kevin Hart's Jackson performance
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A late show has been added to Comedian Kevin Hart's performance on Friday, February 18. Kevin Hart to perform at Thalia Mara Hall The late show will start at 10:00 p.m., and do...
Jan 26, 2022
10th pediatric COVID death reported in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported a 10th pediatric death due to COVID-19 in a child under 18. According to MSDH officials, none of the 10...
Jan 26, 2022
Medical marijuana bill heads to Mississippi governor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi House voted 103 to 13 to pass a medical marijuana bill Senate Bill 2095 passed the Mississippi Senate with little debate Wednesday morning before going back to ...
Jan 26, 2022
Kobe Bryant crash: Where do lawsuits stand?
CALABASAS, Calif. (NewsNation Now) - It's been two years since NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a fiery crash when their helicopter plunged into a ...
Jan 26, 2022