Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson plans new amphitheater for zoo to boost visitor experience
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders announced plans for a new amphitheater at the Jackson Zoo. According to officials, the proposed amphitheater will enhance the visitor experience by providing a ...
Apr 07, 2025
Bentonia Fire Department destroyed, community rallies for support
BENTONIA, Miss. (WJTV) - The Bentonia Volunteer Fire Department was destroyed during a fire on Saturday, April 5. Neighboring departments from the area rushed to the scene to help extinguish the flame...
Apr 07, 2025
One killed, 7 injured during severe storms in Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed and seven others were hurt during the severe storms that hit Mississippi April 2-6, 2025. Teams with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are ...
Apr 07, 2025
Vicksburg declares emergency as Mississippi River levels rise
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., declared a State of Emergency for the city due to rising river levels, which are projected to reach 48-feet by the weekend. Flaggs said he...
Apr 07, 2025
New Chick-fil-A location to open in Flowood, bringing 110 jobs
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - A new Chick-fil-A location will soon open in the Jackson-metro area. Overnight I-55 lane closures in Madison County for bridge scans Chick-fil-A Treetops will begin serving gue...
Apr 07, 2025
Overnight I-55 lane closures in Madison County for bridge scans
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - There will be temporary lane closures on Interstate 55 in Madison County. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the lane closures will take place on...
Apr 07, 2025
Truck driver injured in school bus crash in Magee
MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) - A truck driver was injured during a crash involving a school bus in Magee. Police said the crash occurred on Highway 49 near Industrial Park Drive on Monday, April 7. According t...
Apr 07, 2025
Stocks end modestly lower after reeling from Trump's latest threats to escalate his tariff fight
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks careened through a manic Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs higher, despite a stunning display showing how dearly Wall Street wants him to ...
Apr 07, 2025
Man arrested in Jackson for double homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man was arrested and charged in connection to a double homicide. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of McDowell Circle on Sunday, April 6. Missi...
Apr 06, 2025
Mississippi Big Lots stores to reopen this week
(NEXSTAR) - After closing their doors amid a months-long bankruptcy process, several Big Lots stores are set to reopen under new management. Earlier this year, Big Lots closed a previously announced s...
Apr 06, 2025