Category Archives: WJTV
Murray State beats Ole Miss to reach super regionals
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Murray State defeated Ole Miss 12-11 in the Oxford Regional final on Monday, June 2. The Racers will advance to the super regionals. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in...
Jun 02, 2025
Jackson mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, Jackson residents will elect a new mayor. State Senator John Horhn (D), Kenneth Gee (R), Rodney DePriest (I), Zach Servis (I), Kim Wade (I) and Lillie Stewart-Robin...
Jun 02, 2025
Mississippi seeks execution date for man sentenced in 1993 killing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court received a renewed motion from Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.), seeking an execution date for a man on death row. On June 2, the U.S. Suprem...
Jun 02, 2025
Roof of Hinds County Courthouse repaired, other work still underway
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County officials have an update on repairs to the Hinds County Courthouse. According to officials, the roof on the building has been repaired, eliminating the water ...
Jun 02, 2025
UMMC holds ceremony for Burn Center opening
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 2 to celebrate the establishment of the Mississippi Burn Center's new dedicated uni...
Jun 02, 2025
Southern Miss fans rally behind baseball team ahead of winner-take-all-game
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Southern Miss baseball fans are rallying behind the Golden Eagles as they advanced to a winner-take-all game in the Hattiesburg Regional against Miami. After a tough loss t...
Jun 02, 2025
3 juveniles injured in Mississippi ATV crash, woman arrested
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was arrested after three juveniles were injured during an ATV accident in Mississippi, authorities said. Jackson County deputies said they responded to the crash...
Jun 02, 2025
US 80 bridge rehab in Hinds County set for fall completion
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said a critical rehabilitation of U.S. 80 over the Pearl River in Hinds County is still underway. With t...
Jun 02, 2025
Bridge preservation work continues on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said a bridge preservation project is progressing in the capital city. The work on the Interstate 55 bridges ...
Jun 02, 2025
Man arrested after chase from Gluckstadt to Canton
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - Gluckstadt police announced a man was arrested after a chase. According to investigators, Raudreikus Tyrelle Penson led officers on a chase into Canton on June 1. They said ...
Jun 02, 2025