Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi residents in 11 counties eligible for disaster unemployment aid
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for 11 counties. The assistance is available in the ...
May 29, 2025
Tiny home project in Jackson delayed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A project dedicated to addressing the influx of homelessness in Jackson has been delayed. In 2023, the city issued a proposal requested for the development of a 30-unit tiny ho...
May 29, 2025
Belhaven launches online program to tackle Mississippi teacher shortage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Belhaven University officials announced the launch of a fully online K-6 Elementary Teacher Education Preparation Program, which will lead to a Mississippi teacher license. Cre...
May 29, 2025
Neighbor saves Mississippi man's life after tree pins him on tractor
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. - A Mississippi man's life was saved by a neighbor, who heard his cries for help after he was trapped under a tree while doing yard work. Steve McMicking on the mend after a near-...
May 29, 2025
Jackson man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man pled guilty to selling and trafficking fentanyl in Madison County. According to Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Tony Hill, 4...
May 29, 2025
Ford recalling over 1 million vehicles: Here's why
(WGN) - Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the United States due to rearview cameras on a variety of models that are not displaying images due to a software issue, which c...
May 29, 2025
Mississippi lawmakers work to pass state budget in special session
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers met at the State Capitol on Wednesday for a special session to address the state budget. House representatives had to wait several hours for bills to come...
May 28, 2025
JXN Water aims for self-sufficiency
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water held their first State of the Water System address on Wednesday to provide updates on improvements. While there have been significant improvements, interim Third-Part...
May 28, 2025
Mississippi relaunches Most Wanted list
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the relaunch of Mississippi's Most Wanted list. Compiled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation ...
May 28, 2025
Two arrested, one wanted for fatal shooting near Jackson school
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested two teenagers in connection to a fatal shooting near an elementary school. On May 27, Timauri Blackmon, 17, and Tavorris Flowers, 15, were both arrested...
May 28, 2025