Category Archives: WJTV
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $376 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced the Mega Millions jackpot has reached $376 million ahead of the Friday, January 21 drawing. Mississippi Lottery makes Decemb...
Jan 20, 2022
What to know about driving in icy conditions
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Parts of South Mississippi are expected to see freezing temperatures this weekend. Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) warned drivers of the po...
Jan 20, 2022
LIST: Cold weather shelters open in Mississippi
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Parts of Mississippi are expected to see below freezing temperatures this weekend. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announced cold weather shelters have ...
Jan 20, 2022
2022 Dixie National Livestock Show kicks off Thursday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 57th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show kicks off on Thursday, January 20 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson.. The Dixie National Horse and Mule Color Bonanz...
Jan 20, 2022
Rankin County School District updates COVID-19 protocols
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders of the Rankin County School District released their updated COVID-19 protocols for students and staff who may be experiencing symptoms or exposed to the virus. Ra...
Jan 20, 2022
Raymond homeowner injured in shooting while trying to stop theft, police say
RAYMOND, Miss. (WJTV) - Raymond police are working to find a suspect who injured a homeowner during a theft. Police said the incident happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19 at a home ...
Jan 20, 2022
Schools desperate for help ask parents to work as substitute teachers
(KTVX) - In another sign of just how much COVID-19 and the omicron variant are disrupting normal life, schools in several districts across the United States are now turning to parents to fill substitu...
Jan 20, 2022
Man wanted for burglary, aggravated assault in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a burglary and aggravated assault. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Jermazzeo Aldridge on charges stemming from an incident that hap...
Jan 19, 2022
Five new businesses coming to Byram in 2022
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Several new businesses in Byram are expected to add an economic boost in the next few months. Raising Cane's, Starbucks, Rally's, and Moe's are all coming to the area, and Pizza ...
Jan 19, 2022
Spread of COVID-19 impacting local first responders in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The fight against COVID-19 is testing the limits of first responders. "It's very trying times with law enforcement right now regarding COVID and law enforcement," said Hinds Co...
Jan 19, 2022