Category Archives: WJTV
3 killed in Flowood crash, police say
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Three people are dead after a crash in Flowood early Saturday morning. According to Flowood police, an officer was attempting to stop a vehicle for careless driving on Lakeland...
Jul 31, 2021
Happening in the Metro: A list of events for your Saturday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Here is a list of events happening in and around the metro today. Back 2 School Well-Child Exams - Southwest Clinic (5429 Robinson Rd. Ext. Jackson, MS 39204) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Ba...
Jul 31, 2021
Mississippi man encourages others to get vaccinated after losing leg to COVID-19
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Bryan Thompson has a whole new outlook on life after beating the coronavirus. He said he's never been in the hospital before or had any health issues until COVID-19. "I had to ...
Jul 30, 2021
JSU to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members on Tuesday, August 3 at Jackson State University's Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. The ...
Jul 30, 2021
Natchez police search for missing 19-year-old
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez police issued a Missing Person Alert for Bill H. Calvin Jr., 19. Investigators said he was last seen in the Morgantown School area on July 21, 2021, around lunchtime. S...
Jul 30, 2021
Man dies after being shot on Highland Drive in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed. The shooting happened on Highland Drive near Raymond Road on Thursday, July 30. Homicide investigation underwa...
Jul 30, 2021
Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza promotes the outdoors at annual event
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza moved to Rankin County this year after being held at the Mississippi Trademart in Jackson. This year, the event is being held in Flowood. ...
Jul 30, 2021
Homicide investigation underway after body found on Pascagoula St. in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A homicide investigation is underway after a body was found in Jackson on Friday, July 30. According to Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart, the body was found Friday m...
Jul 30, 2021
Neighbors react to spike in Delta variant cases in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Delta variant may be as contagious as chickenpox, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report published by CDC indicates one per...
Jul 30, 2021
Brookhaven School District to require masks for first 2 weeks of class
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Brookhaven School District announced indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students and visitors will be required for the first two weeks of the 2021-22 s...
Jul 30, 2021