Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson's air quality declines, posing health risks to residents: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - According to the American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report released on April 23, air quality in the Jackson-metro area has worsened. Officials with the American Lun...
Apr 23, 2025
Copiah County judge overturns woman's manslaughter conviction
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - District Attorney Daniella Shorter Levy announced a verdict was overturned for the woman who was found guilty in connection to the death of Christina Lynn Howard, 49...
Apr 23, 2025
Mississippi woman arrested for SNAP benefits fraud
KEMPER COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi resident was arrested after a SNAP fraud investigation, according to the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS). Acco...
Apr 23, 2025
Luxury RV and water resort to open in Mississippi this week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An all-new luxury RV park and water resort is set to open near Oxford, Mississippi on Thursday, offering a wide range of activities for all ages. Roundabout Oxford, a 45-acre resort,...
Apr 23, 2025
Amazon to add 1,000 new jobs in Marshall County, state says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Amazon is building a new facility in Marshall County, adding 1,000 new jobs in Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Development Authority. Amazon plans to build a 930,000-square...
Apr 23, 2025
Detainee at Hinds County jail dies after alleged assault: sheriff
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A death investigation is underway after a detainee was found unresponsive at the Hinds County Detention Center. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said Anthony Terrell Johns...
Apr 23, 2025
St. Peter's Basilica opens for the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis before funeral
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican opened St. Peter's Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swi...
Apr 23, 2025
Taylor is projected winner of Canton Democratic mayoral primary runoff
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tim Taylor won the Democratic municipal primary runoff in the Canton mayoral race. The unofficial results showed he defeated Comelia Walker in the race on Tuesday, April 22. Tay...
Apr 22, 2025
Gee is projected winner of Jackson Republican mayoral primary runoff
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Kenny Gee won the Republican municipal primary runoff in the Jackson mayoral race. The unofficial results showed Gee defeated Wilfred Beal in the race on Tuesday, April 22. Gee...
Apr 22, 2025
Horhn is projected winner of Jackson Democratic mayoral primary runoff
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Senator John Horhn (D-District 26) won the Democratic municipal primary runoff in the Jackson mayoral race. The unofficial results showed Horhn defeated incumbent Mayor C...
Apr 22, 2025