Category Archives: WJTV
1,434 new coronavirus cases, 10 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 1,434 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 10 additional deaths. This brings the st...
Dec 20, 2021
Boil water notice issued in Jackson affecting 75 connections
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson Water/Utilities Division has issued a boil water notice for 75 connections in the city. Water, sewer rates to increase for Jackson neighbors The following a...
Dec 20, 2021
Women's Foundation of Mississippi awards more than $680K in grants
JACKSON, Miss. - The Women's Foundation of Mississippi announced on Monday that they awarded more than $680,000 in grants this year to fund programs that support women and girls across the state....
Dec 20, 2021
Jackson man shot, killed on Springdale Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a deadly Sunday evening shooting. The incident happened in the 1100 block of Springdale Drive around 6:00 p.m. Once police arrived, they discov...
Dec 20, 2021
Waste Management holiday garbage collection changes for Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Waste Management announced an altered holiday garbage collection schedule for the Jackson area. Jackson mayor taking heat over price increase in new garbage contract No trash w...
Dec 20, 2021
Fresh produce now available at new Dollar General in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new Dollar General has opened in Jackson, and this location offers fresh produce. The store is located at 4580 Clinton Boulevard and has an assortment of fresh produce includ...
Dec 20, 2021
Crews respond to vehicle fire on I-55 N. near Savannah Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities responded to a vehicle fire on I-55 N. past Savannah Street in Jackson. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), all lanes have been blocke...
Dec 19, 2021
"Stop the Violence" Prayer Rally held in Canton
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Members of the Canton Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Canton Hispanic Taskforce and Madison County Baptist Association joined together on Sunday, December 19 for the '...
Dec 19, 2021
GBI: Mississippi man shot; tried to run down Georgia trooper
BUCHANAN, Ga. (AP) - A Mississippi man was in critical condition after he was shot while allegedly trying to run over a state trooper after a chase, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. News repo...
Dec 19, 2021
Tax collectors warn about tax scam in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County tax collectors are warning neighbors of a new scam in the area. FBI issues warning about holiday shopping scams Tax collectors said the scammer calls victim...
Dec 19, 2021