Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi State Fair ends first week opener
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Fair has seen large crowds. Some said the food, games, and traditions are what they look forward to the most. "My parents grew up bringing me to the state...
Oct 10, 2021
Purple Heal Walk held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In response to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, community members participated in the Purple Heal Walk on Sunday at the state capitol. They gathered to show their committment...
Oct 10, 2021
Mississippians protest across state over medical marijuana
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - This past November, 74 percent of Mississippi voters thought they were making their voices heard as they voted in favor of a medical marijuana initiative. The state supreme cou...
Oct 10, 2021
Councilman Stokes: "Convenience stores need to be held accountable over security concerns"
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Councilman Kenneth Stokes is calling for convenience stores to be held accountable. He's bringing attention to an ordinance that was passed months ago, mandating convenie...
Oct 10, 2021
Hundreds gather in Jackson to rally against medical mandates
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Cheers, chants and signs all coming from a group with shared beliefs. "We don't want the government forcing vaccinations on us we need to have our own medical choices," s...
Oct 09, 2021
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that involved a Madison County deputy. The incident happened near US 51 and Y...
Oct 09, 2021
Jackson police arrest suspect in September shooting death of 19-year-old
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting that happened on Marwood Drive in September 2021. Jackson man sentenced to 35 years in prison on sexual battery...
Oct 08, 2021
Jackson family competes for $20,000 on Family Feud
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson family got the chance to compete for $20,000 on Family Feud. The Parker family said the show is one of their favorites. They said the opportunity to compete was surre...
Oct 08, 2021
Guns confiscated in Canton after neighbors tip off police
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - In Canton, several guns were taken off the streets after concerned neighbors tipped off police. Police Chief Otha Brown said neighbors called police after they saw teenagers wal...
Oct 08, 2021
Jackson man sentenced to 35 years in prison on sexual battery charges
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted on two counts of sexual battery. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced Christopher Stewa...
Oct 08, 2021