Category Archives: WJTV
USDA head says 'everyone' on SNAP will now have to reapply
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said the Trump administration is planning to have all Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries reapply for the program due to a...
Nov 14, 2025
Mississippi governor suggests education reforms in budget plan
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) released his Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation. The governor's priorities include improving mental health outcomes, enhancing publ...
Nov 14, 2025
Two arrested in Rankin County for major drug trafficking operation
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities in Rankin County arrested a man and a woman in connection to a major drug trafficking operation. On November 12, 2025, Puckett police conducted a traffic stop...
Nov 14, 2025
Mississippi school district with financial issues now under state control
OKOLONA, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) placed the Okolona Separate School District into a District of Transformation due to serious financial impairments. According to ...
Nov 14, 2025
Morson Road at Highway 80 in Jackson to temporarily close
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - There will be a temporary closure on Morson Road at Highway 80 in Jackson. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the closure will take place fr...
Nov 14, 2025
Forest school volunteer accused of sending nude photos to student
FOREST, Miss. (WJTV) - Forest police announced a school volunteer was arrested for sending nude pictures to a male student. According to investigators, Nichole Lara, 22, was a volunteer color guard in...
Nov 14, 2025
AirCare, authorities respond to crash on I-55 in Gluckstadt
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - AirCare and authorities responded to a crash on Interstate 55 in Gluckstadt on November 14, 2025. According to police, the accident involved a semi-truck and a vehicle with ...
Nov 14, 2025
Man hospitalized after being shot in back of head in McComb
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - McComb police said a man was hospitalized after being shot in the back of his head. The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Ashley Street just before 7:30 p.m. on November 1...
Nov 14, 2025
Emerald Ash Borer found in Mississippi for first time
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) in Issaquena County. This is the first known detection of this i...
Nov 14, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: November 14-16
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (November 14-16) around Mississippi. C...
Nov 14, 2025