Category Archives: WJTV
Thalia Mara Hall nears reopening under joint management
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn said Thalia Mara Hall is close to reopening for business. The mayor said some work still needs to be completed, which includes deep cleaning the venue,...
Oct 07, 2025
Polish woman dies from injuries after Mississippi crash
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A passenger from Poland died during a crash in Mississippi. The crash occurred on Interstate 55 near the 214-mile marker in Grenada County around 9:30 a.m. on October 6,...
Oct 07, 2025
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $547 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mega Millions jackpot is now at an estimated $547 million with an estimated cash value of $251.7 million for Tuesday night's drawing, making it the 12th largest in the game...
Oct 07, 2025
Man sentenced for armed robbery outside Jackson auto parts store
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man pled guilty in connection to an armed robbery that occurred outside of a Jackson auto parts store. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced Marshun Payne pled ...
Oct 07, 2025
Worker injured after accident at Warren County sawmill
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was seriously injured during an accident at a sawmill in Warren County. The incident occurred at the SWS Sawmill in the 2500 block of Highway 3 on October 6, 2025. 4 te...
Oct 07, 2025
Tropical Storm Jerry forms in the Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Tropical Storm Jerry formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and is located about 1,190 miles east-southeast of the northern Leewa...
Oct 07, 2025
4 teens charged in death of Mississippi 16-year-old
GRENADA, Miss. - Four juvenile suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a Grenada teenager, police say. The four suspects were arrested on Sept. 29. The victim was identified by Gre...
Oct 07, 2025
McComb shooting kills 19-year-old, injures another
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - One 19-year-old was killed and another 19-year-old was injured during a shooting in McComb, police said. The shooting happened in the 400 block of Beech Street just after 7:30 p...
Oct 07, 2025
Mississippi lawmakers look for solutions to fund PERS
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers plan to find a long-term solution to fully fund the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). In the last decade, the legislature has approved several m...
Oct 06, 2025
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra musicians play without contract
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Musicians with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) are performing without a contract this season. Negotiations with MSO leadership are ongoing and have been since March. T...
Oct 06, 2025