Category Archives: WJTV
Salad kits sold in Mississippi recalled
(WHTM) -- Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling salad kits that were sold in 25 states. According to the company's announcement, posted by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, its Taylor Farms Honey Bal...
Aug 29, 2025
Woman found deceased on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a woman was found deceased. The incident occurred in the 6000 block of Interstate 55 near Beasley Road around 2:00 p.m. on August 28, 202...
Aug 29, 2025
Mississippi marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina's landfall
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi and federal leaders marked the 20th Anniversary Commemoration of Hurricane Katrina. The ceremony, held in Gulfport, commemorated Hurricane Katrina's landfall ...
Aug 29, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 29-31
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 29-31) around Mississippi. Cen...
Aug 29, 2025
Man wanted for two homicides arrested at Brandon hotel
UPDATE: RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced Matthew Brian Kidd was arrested early Friday morning at a hotel in Brandon. He is a suspect in two homicides that occurred over t...
Aug 28, 2025
Mississippi lawmakers explore psychedelic treatment for mental health
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lawmakers in Mississippi are exploring alternative options to help people cope with mental health-type illnesses. They held a joint public hearing to learn from witnesses how a...
Aug 28, 2025
Work to begin on Eubanks Creek drainage improvements
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Work will soon begin on drainage improvements along Eubanks Creek in Jackson, according to city officials. Crews will clear debris, spray and perform maintenance to reduce floo...
Aug 28, 2025
Millage increase to support Reservoir Fire Department approved
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Rankin County Board of Supervisors approved a millage increase within the boundaries of the Reservoir Fire Department's fire protection district. The fire department ...
Aug 28, 2025
Two $2 million lottery prizes won in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In just two nights, players in Mississippi scored two separate $2 million prizes in Mega Millions and Powerball. A player also won the Mississippi Match 5 $60,000 jackpot. On A...
Aug 28, 2025
Gun used in murder of Emmett Till on display at Two Mississippi Museums
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced that the gun used in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the weapon's holster have...
Aug 28, 2025