Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson's mayor looks to improve city's economy with events
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba called for a 52-week strategy when it comes to economic growth in the city. There are two upcoming events; Tech JXN and the Soul-Fil...
Sep 14, 2021
'SNL' alum Norm Macdonald dies at 61
(NEXSTAR) - Comic and former "Saturday Night Live" star Norm Macdonald has died at the age of 61. He was battling cancer privately for nine years before his death Tuesday, according to Brillstein Ente...
Sep 14, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine clinic to be held in Jackson on Friday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, September 17. Jackson State, Walgreens partner to provide COVID-19, flu vac...
Sep 14, 2021
Two arrested for drive-by shooting at Southwest Mississippi Community College
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men have been arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that happened at Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC) on Thursday, September 9. According to Pike ...
Sep 14, 2021
Three arrested after stolen Louisiana vehicle spotted in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies arrested three people after they were discovered in a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Louisiana. According to investigators, deputies were not...
Sep 14, 2021
State finds problems with Canton Public School District’s federally funded programs
CANTON, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - The state education department deemed the Canton Public School District's federally funded after-school program high risk and may require the district to pay back a...
Sep 14, 2021
Jones County man accused of using county personnel, equipment for personal use
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - On Tuesday, State Auditor Shad White announced special agents from his office arrested Larry Barnes and presented a $4,788.89 demand letter to Roland Graham in Jones Count...
Sep 14, 2021
Jackson State, Walgreens partner to provide COVID-19, flu vaccines on Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) will partner with Walgreens to offer free COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots. Flu and COVID-19: Can you combine the vaccines this year? The event wi...
Sep 14, 2021
Clarksdale police say window shot at city hall after mayor received threats
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Clarksdale, Mississippi police say someone shot out a window in Mayor Chuck Espy's office in City Hall, as police search for a person they say left threatening messages on the mayor'...
Sep 14, 2021
Jackson police investigate homicide near Family Dollar
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a homicide that happened near the Family Dollar on University Boulevard and the Shell gas station on W. Silas Brown Street. The sister of the v...
Sep 14, 2021