Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson students back in class with updated policies, resources
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson students returned to class on Monday. This year, there are some new policies and resources within the Jackson Public School District (JPS). "With our device ban, specif...
Jul 28, 2025
Deion Sanders announces he had bladder cancer
DENVER (KDVR) - Doctors for Deion Sanders announced Monday that the former NFL star was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer, but that after surgery, he is cured. Dr. Janet Kukreja, the...
Jul 28, 2025
Second baby surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Box in Collins
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A second baby was surrendered at the Safe Haven Baby Box in Collins. The first baby surrendered at the location occurred in May 2024. "We have seen this location be a ...
Jul 28, 2025
Mississippi to resume Child Care Payment Program applications
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced that the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) will resume accepting applications on August 1, 2025. According to MDHS...
Jul 28, 2025
Dwight Luckett named interim Canton superintendent
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Canton Public School District announced Dwight J. Luckett, Sr., will serve as the interim superintendent. Luckett previously served as the superintendent of the Canton Publi...
Jul 28, 2025
Manhunt continues for suspect in Arkansas state park killings: What to know
WEST FORK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - The search for a suspect in the killing of two people at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas continued into a third day Monday. Arkansas State Police say Clinton David Bri...
Jul 28, 2025
One killed in crash on I-220 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after one person was killed during a crash. The crash occurred on Interstate 220 near Hanging Moss Road on July 27. Police said one person was ...
Jul 27, 2025
Three injured in Jackson shooting, police investigating
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after three people were injured during a shooting. The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Wiggins Road just before 12:15 a.m. on July 26. P...
Jul 27, 2025
Authorities seek to file terrorism, assault charges against man in Michigan Walmart knife attack
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - A man accused of entering a Walmart in Michigan and randomly stabbing 11 shoppers before being detained by bystanders in the store parking lot is expected to face...
Jul 27, 2025
One killed in crash on I-55 South in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed during a crash on Interstate 55 in Jackson. The crash occurred on I-55 South near Old Byram Road around 1:00 p.m. on July 26. Jackson police seek person o...
Jul 26, 2025