Category Archives: WJTV

Mississippi alcohol shortage continues with 170,000-case backlog in ABC warehouse
A shortage of alcohol for package stores, bars and restaurants in Mississippi continues after lawmakers failed to pass an emergency measure to allow businesses to bypass the state's Alcoholic Beverage...
Katherine Lin Apr 09, 2026

2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 'Somewhat below-average' activity
Researchers noted that their April forecast is typically less accurate than those they release later in the year.
Rachel Tucker Apr 09, 2026

9-year-old dies after Mississippi crash
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A nine-year-old died after a two-vehicle crash in Pearl River County. WXXV reported the crash happened near Highway 43 and Salem Road around 7:00 a.m. on April 7, 20...
Sethanie Smith Apr 09, 2026

Amazon announces plans to invest $25 billion in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Amazon announced plans to invest an additional $12 billion in central Mississippi. This latest announcement includes a planned $11 billion expansion of the company's existing d...
Marie Mennefield Apr 09, 2026

Mistrial declared for man accused of killing Jackson State student in 2022
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After several hours of deliberations, a jury could not reach a verdict in the case against Randall Smith. The judge declared a mistrial. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The sta...
Mercy Rain Apr 09, 2026

Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts
The prospect of talks appeared to bolster the tentative ceasefire in the Iran war that had staggered under the weight of Israel's bombardment of Beirut, Tehran's continued chokehold on the Strait of H...
The Associated Press Apr 09, 2026

Free concert series aims to unite, revitalize downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Downtown Jackson Partners continue to revitalize the downtown area. They will host a music concert series throughout the year at Smith Park. After securing funds for a concert ...
Acie Lewis Apr 08, 2026

Jackson councilman frustrated with city leaders following water rate increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tensions are rising in Jackson due to a water rate increase. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, wants answers, accusing city leadership of mishandling both water b...
Jaylin Thornton Apr 08, 2026

Jackson leaders work to address $23M budget shortfall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - We're taking a deeper look into the City of Jackson's finances and how the capital city got into what Jackson Mayor John Horhn said is a $23 million budget shortfall. The mayor...
Cameron Smith Apr 08, 2026

Man wanted by US Marshals arrested after chase in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police said a man was arrested after a chase in Jackson. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said officers attempted to ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 08, 2026
