Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson church, organizations team up for vaccination event
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson church teamed up with local organizations to get more neighbors vaccinated. M.B. Church on Powers Avenue in Jackson held its second vaccine event on Saturday, January...
Jan 08, 2022
Jackson neighbors participate in Roll-off Dumpster Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson held the annual Roll-off Dumpster Day on Saturday, January 8. Held at the Jackson Metrocenter Mall, neighbors participated to help beautify the Capital City...
Jan 08, 2022
MMA to host ART PARTY 2022
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) will host ART PARTY 2022 on Saturday, January 15. The event is a fundraiser with proceeds going toward the museum's educational programs and...
Jan 08, 2022
Yazoo County man charged with murder after shooting victim dies
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Yazoo County man's aggravated assault charge was changed to murder after the victim of a November 19 shooting died. The Yazoo Herald reported Cornelius Johnson, 19, died...
Jan 08, 2022
Jackson animal shelter shuts down
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Animal Shelter closed its doors and the remaining animals were relocated due to a lack of running water at the facility. The Northside Sun reported Mississippi Stat...
Jan 08, 2022
Mississippi man sentenced to over 14 years in prison for drug trafficking
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - A Louisville man was sentenced more than 14 years in prison for conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, from Novem...
Jan 07, 2022
Teen dedicated to feeding the homeless in Jackson honored
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - PNH is a rare blood disorder that Abraham Olagbegi was diagnosed with at 12 years old. "My suffering was peaceful, so I just wanted to help somebody else out," he said. Olagbeg...
Jan 07, 2022
Hunters, landowners can join chronic wasting disease forum
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - Hunters and landowners in Mississippi are invited to an upcoming group discussion on chronic wasting disease. "White-Tailed Deer and Chronic Wasting Disease: Hunter and L...
Jan 07, 2022
UMMC pediatric experts encourage masks, vaccinations for in-person learning
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) pediatric experts and leadership from the state's pedestrian group encourage parents to protect their children from COVID-19 and...
Jan 07, 2022
Ahmaud Arbery's killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) - Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced Friday to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves...
Jan 07, 2022