Category Archives: WJTV
Neighbors react after Magee church damaged in fire
MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) - A Magee church that has been around since 1960s was destroyed by a fire Sunday morning. The fire happened at Legacy Church around 4:30 p.m. Neighbors said the church was one of t...
Dec 14, 2021
LaWanda Harris resigns from JMAA Board after 7 years
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Chairwoman LaWanda D. Harris has resigned from the Board of Commissioners after seven years of public service. According to leaders w...
Dec 14, 2021
Water, sewer rates to increase for Jackson neighbors
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson's Special Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 14 covered water, sewer and sanitation rates. Effective Thursday, January 13, those who live within the City of Jack...
Dec 14, 2021
Silver Alert canceled for Matt Wages of Lawrence County
UPDATE: LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued for Matt Wages has been canceled. According to MBI, he has been located and is safe. LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bur...
Dec 14, 2021
Savannah man shot dead accidentally by toddler, police chief says
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - A man was accidentally shot dead inside his Savannah home on Dec. 5 by a child just under 2 years old, Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter confirmed Tuesday. According to the Savan...
Dec 14, 2021
UMMC: Vaccine, booster still best defenses to Delta and Omicron variants
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As Mississippi cases of COVID-19's Omicron variant grow, experts said some things won't immediately change: The Delta variant remains the overwhelmingly predominant strain in t...
Dec 14, 2021
Jackson State send off set for Wednesday ahead of Celebration Bowl
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) is set to play against South Carolina State (SCS) during the Cricket Celebration Bowl on Saturday, December 18 at 12:00 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz...
Dec 14, 2021
Byram man arrested after chase ends in Covington County
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Smith County deputies arrested a man after a chase that started in Smith County and ended in Covington County. Deputies said Bryan Pickett, of Byram, was wanted for multip...
Dec 14, 2021
UPDATE: Helicopter with pilot onboard crashes, shuts down Bonnet Carre Spillway
UPDATE: According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a pilot was in the helicopter at the time of the crash. Here is what FAA said about the incident: A Bell 407 helicopter crashed near Lake Pont...
Dec 14, 2021
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50/hr
(NEXSTAR) - Hobby Lobby is the latest to announce an increase to its minimum hourly wage for employees, joining a growing trend amid rising inflation. The retailer's jump to more than $18 moves it ahe...
Dec 14, 2021