Category Archives: WJTV
5 new early learning collaboratives approved by Mississippi Board of Education
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) to add five new early learning collaboratives (ELC) to provide high-quality early childhood education pre-K programs...
Jan 21, 2022
Local agencies join program to combat violent crime in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Jackson Field Office announced regional support for th...
Jan 21, 2022
Mississippi Senate passes bill to ban critical race theory
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Friday, the Mississippi Senate passed legislation (SB 2113) that would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 public schools and in the state's public univers...
Jan 21, 2022
How the next COVID variant may emerge
(NEXSTAR) - The U.S. is currently in the grips of the latest COVID-19 variant, and many experts believe it won't be the last before the end of the pandemic. Omicron, designated as a variant of concern...
Jan 21, 2022
Shooting near Mississippi State University injures 2 people
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Police are investigating a shooting that happened near Mississippi State University's campus. According to WCBI, two people were injured in the shooting on Thursday, January...
Jan 21, 2022
'People will be murdered': Boy who wrote governor about gun law killed in shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - Artemis Rayford was 12-years-old when he wrote a letter last year to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, expressing concern about a new state law that allows most adults to legally ca...
Jan 21, 2022
Morning 'Sip at Fondren High Ball Lanes & Capri Theatre
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The newest entertainment spot in Jackson's Fondren neighborhood is now open! After over a year of development, the Pearl Tiki Bar, High Ball Lanes Bowling Alley, and the Capri ...
Jan 21, 2022
LIST: School closures on Friday, Jan. 21
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to reports of inclement weather, some school districts in South Mississippi have canceled classes for Friday, January 21. The following school districts will be closed ...
Jan 21, 2022
Study: Biological kids better at caring for elderly parents
(NewsNation Now) - New research shows that seniors who need help with daily care and activities are more than twice as likely to get that help from their own biological children as opposed to their st...
Jan 21, 2022
Family holds vigil in honor of Brianna Carter
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Briana Carter was eight months pregnant with her son Kayson when she was shot multiple times on Bishop Avenue. Carter's family and friends want the late mother to be remembered...
Jan 20, 2022