Category Archives: WJTV
Visit Jackson announces strategy to increase tourism
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Visit Jackson leaders announced a new strategy to increase tourism. They provided an update on the organization's 52-week plan. They announced the launch of a new website, tour...
Feb 07, 2022
DEA announces Operation Overdrive to tackle violent crime, overdose deaths
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a new initiative on Monday, February 7. Operation Overdrive is aimed at combatting the rising rates of drug-related violent ...
Feb 07, 2022
16,595 new coronavirus cases, 35 additional deaths in MS
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 16,595 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 35 additional deaths. The cases were re...
Feb 07, 2022
Woman wins $10K from Mega Millions drawing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman in Bay St. Louis won $10,000 from the Friday, February 4 Mega Millions drawing. According to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC), the woman purchased her ticket f...
Feb 07, 2022
TVA says it won’t power Mississippi medical pot businesses
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) - One of the main suppliers of wholesale electricity in north Mississippi says it is uncertain whether it can provide power to facilities that grow marijuana for medical use. Tennes...
Feb 07, 2022
Man, teen injured in Simpson County shooting
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Simpson County deputies are investigating after a man and a teen were injured in a shooting. The shooting happened on Friday, February 4 just before 7:00 p.m. on Hayes G...
Feb 07, 2022
Yazoo Co. schools tighten security measures
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo County school leaders are tightening security measures following reports of tension among students in other school districts. Yazoo City to get three new businesses ...
Feb 07, 2022
Dixie National Rodeo events for Feb. 7
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 57th annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo will kick off at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds on Monday, February 7. New Dixie National Corral added to MS fairgrou...
Feb 07, 2022
Kenny Chesney performing at Brandon Amphitheater
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Kenny Chesney will bring his "Here and Now Tour 2022" to the Brandon Amphitheater. Kevin Hart adds 4th show in Jackson The performance will be on June 29, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Do...
Feb 07, 2022
Two injured in tractor-trailer crash in Warren Co.
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were taken to a hospital after a crash with a tractor-trailer in Warren County. 4 injured in Warren County crash Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) officers said...
Feb 06, 2022