Category Archives: WJTV
Seasonal allergies getting worse? Study says climate change could be why
SALT LAKE CITY (StudyFinds.org) - Climate change is making hay fever misery worse, suggests a recent study. The hay fever season is now around three weeks longer than 30 years ago. To make things even...
Jan 31, 2022
48-hour crime 'ceasefire' concludes in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Former educator, Bennie Foster, called on Jackson youth to implement a 48-hour crime ceasefire. For the past 48 hours, Foster and community members participated in various acti...
Jan 30, 2022
Jackson neighbors react to water pressure issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The federal government announced on Wednesday, January 26 its action against the City of Jackson for failing to repair and maintain the city's water treatment plant equipment. ...
Jan 30, 2022
Seven JPS schools to remain virtual on Monday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Public Schools (JPS) officials announced that seven schools will remain virtual due to water pressure issues on Monday, January 31. Some South Jackson neighbors facing ...
Jan 30, 2022
JSU gives back during annual Crop Drop
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) held its annual Crop Drop on Saturday, January 29. This year, the Drop created longer lines. Students, faculty and volunteers said they felt good...
Jan 30, 2022
Teen dating violence summit held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The third annual Teen Dating Violence Awareness Summit kicked off on Saturday, January 29. The event was held at the Two Mississippi Museums to raise awareness about teen datin...
Jan 30, 2022
Junior League Jumble held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The old saying that one man's trash is another man's treasure became a reality for participants in the Junior League Jumble held on Saturday, January 29 by the Junior League of...
Jan 30, 2022
"Stop the Violence" crime rally held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes held a "Stop the Violence" community rally to discuss solutions to crime on Saturday, January 29. In the first month of 2022, Jackson has...
Jan 30, 2022
Sections of Woodrow Wilson Drive may be renamed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Sections of Woodrow Wilson Drive in Jackson may be renamed in honor of a late National Football League (NFL) player. JSU football sees a return to glory The Northside Sun repor...
Jan 30, 2022
Belhaven neighborhood to increase security
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Greater Belhaven Neighborhood Foundation is considering ways to increase security measures in the area. The Northside Sun reported the neighborhood is already set to instal...
Jan 30, 2022