Category Archives: WJTV
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
Jackson firefighters respond to fire at Exxon gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to an early morning fire at an Exxon gas station. The fire occurred in the 4000 block of Highway 80 West around 1:15 a.m. on November 14, 2025. D...
Nov 14, 2025
Woman injured in Jackson shooting, police searching for suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a woman was injured during a shooting. Police responded to the area of Presto Lane and State Street on November 13, 2025. According to Ja...
Nov 13, 2025
One killed, three injured in Issaquena County crash
ISSAQUENA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One man was killed and three others were injured during a crash in Issaquena County. The crash occurred on U.S. 61 North near Reishcer Road around 3:15 a.m. on Novembe...
Nov 13, 2025
Reunion Parkway bridge completion celebrated in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials celebrated the completion of the latest phase of the Reunion Parkway in Madison, which included the construction of a bridge that connects Bozeman Road to Parkway Eas...
Nov 13, 2025
Options presented to Mississippi lawmakers to tackle PERS funding
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi leaders are looking for a funding solution to help pay down the $26 billion unfunded liability to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The system accrued...
Nov 13, 2025
Mississippi to issue full SNAP benefits for November
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials announced the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) will issue full November SNAP benefits as soon as possible, following official guidance from the United ...
Nov 13, 2025
Shoplifting suspect leads Pearl police on chase into Jackson
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Pearl police announced a man and a woman were arrested after a chase into Jackson. Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon said officers attempted to stop a driver after receiving a rep...
Nov 13, 2025
JXN Water rate increase faces opposition from city leaders
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with JXN Water and the City of Jackson returned to federal court on November 13, 2025, for a hearing on a 12% water rate increase. Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Hen...
Nov 13, 2025
85% of Mississippi third graders pass reading assessment
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced 85% of third graders passed the third-grade reading assessment after the final retest for the 2024-25 sch...
Nov 13, 2025