Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson ballot issues cause delays in absentee voting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson ballot issues have caused delays in absentee voting, which was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 18 for the Municipal Primary Election. The City of Jackson delaye...
Feb 20, 2025
Freezing temperatures affect people across Jackson metro
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Several local businesses and organizations have been impacted by the below-freezing temperatures in the Jackson-metro area. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the...
Feb 20, 2025
Jackson crews respond to house fire on Hughes Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Firefighters responded to a house fire in West Jackson. The fire occurred at a home in the 600 block of Hughes Street just before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20. Assistant...
Feb 20, 2025
Two wanted for stealing cash from Jackson C Spire store
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for two suspects who burglarized a C Spire store. The incident occurred at the C Spire on Highway 18 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 1:22 p.m. o...
Feb 20, 2025
Signage installed at Mississippi's first Buc-ee's location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The iconic beaver signage has gone up around the first Buc-ee's in Mississippi. WXXV reported the signage has gone up around the building and at various sports on the p...
Feb 20, 2025
Two killed in shooting at Starkville hotel
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men were killed during a shooting in the parking lot of a Starkville hotel. WCBI reported the shooting occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20 outside the Qu...
Feb 20, 2025
Hinds County deputies arrest 2 after guns, drugs seized
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County deputies arrested two men on drug charges after they executed a search warrant at a Jackson home. According to investigators, the search warrant was executed at a ...
Feb 20, 2025
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau locations closed statewide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) said Driver Service Bureau (DSB) locations will be closed statewide. According to the Mississippi DPS, the DSB ...
Feb 20, 2025
2025 Mississippi Blues Marathon set for Saturday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Blues Marathon will return for its 18th year on Saturday, February 22. The event will celebrate Mississippi's Blues heritage while promoting fitness and communi...
Feb 20, 2025
Mississippi's graduation rate decreases slightly from previous year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's 2023-24 graduation rate decreased slightly from 2022-23. According to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), the state's 2023-24 school-year graduation ra...
Feb 20, 2025