Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi Makers Fest returns to Jackson this weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the biggest spring events hosted by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) will return to Jackson this weekend. On Friday, organizers helped set up te...
May 09, 2025
Mississippi Lottery's Mega Millions non-jackpot prizes up 148%
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - While the jackpot for the new Mega Millions game has not been won in Mississippi, officials said Mississippi Lottery players have seen a 148% increase in non-jackpot prizes sin...
May 09, 2025
Visit Jackson reveals master plan for future destination growth
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Visit Jackson unveiled the Jackson Destination Master Plan on Thursday, May 8. According to Visit Jackson, the plan is designed to guide collective ambition and the future of d...
May 09, 2025
Buc-ee's unveils grand opening plans for first Mississippi location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Buc-ee's officials have released more information about the grand opening for the first store in Mississippi. WXXV reported the grand opening ceremony will take place a...
May 09, 2025
Suspect identified in DeSoto County hospital crash: Police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A suspect driving the emergency unit who crashed into a DeSoto County hospital was identified and was also involved in a vehicle crash moments earlier on Goodman Road, Southaven poli...
May 09, 2025
Bond denied for former Mississippi police chief charged with capital murder
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A preliminary hearing was held for a former Mississippi police chief who has been charged with capital murder. According to the Yazoo County Sheriff's Office, the hea...
May 09, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: May 9-11
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 (May 9-11) around Mississippi. Central...
May 09, 2025
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how conclave votes coalesced
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coales...
May 09, 2025
Jackson State alumni call for transparency in presidential search
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Days after commencement ceremonies were held at Jackson State University (JSU), President Dr. Marcus Thompson submitted his resignation to the Board of Trustees of State Instit...
May 08, 2025
'I couldn't believe it': Mississippi Catholics react to first American pope
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order, ...
May 08, 2025