Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi community college honors assistant coach who died in crash
GOODMAN, Miss. (WJTV) - The Holmes Community College family in Goodman came together to memorialize Coach Brooke Walker during Thursday night's basketball game. Walker, an assistant women's basketball...
Jan 16, 2025
MDOT replacing bulbs along I-220 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Drivers may notice a change in lighting the next time they drive on Interstate 220 in Jackson. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said crews are...
Jan 16, 2025
Jackson celebrates opening of disc golf course
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson celebrated the opening of a new disc golf course at Livingston Park. On Thursday, residents, city leaders, state representatives and local businesses celebr...
Jan 16, 2025
Vicksburg man sentenced for fraud, money laundering
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg man was sentenced to 32 years in prison on multiple charges. Laron Evans was sentenced for conspiring to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and health care fraud; money ...
Jan 16, 2025
Mississippi House passes income tax elimination plan
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi House passed a massive tax reform bill on Thursday, January 16. Lawmakers passed the "Build Up Mississippi Act" (House Bill 1) by a vote of 88-24. House Bill 1,...
Jan 16, 2025
Mississippi advocates call for regulating unlicensed care homes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Years of neglect, abuse and exploitation against one of Mississippi's most vulnerable populations has people pushing for change. Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) and commun...
Jan 16, 2025
Teen dead after Mississippi shooting, suspect in custody
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A shooting in Holly Springs, Mississippi left a teenager dead on Thursday morning, according to the Marshall County Sheriff's Department. The sheriff's department says the shooting t...
Jan 16, 2025
Temporary closure for Ridgeland’s Friendship Park extended
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to weather and equipment, Ridgeland leaders announced that the temporary closure of Friendship Park has been extended to February 3, 2025, for the removal of dead trees a...
Jan 16, 2025
More winter weather on the way for Mississippi. Here's how to stay safe
JACKSON , Miss. (WJTV) - The forecast for Mississippi shows prolonged frigid temperatures and winter precipitation next week. Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) are cauti...
Jan 16, 2025
Settlement reached after 4 killed during Copiah County explosion
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A settlement has been reached one year after a propane tank explosion in Copiah County killed four people. The Daily Leader reported a settlement was reached between the ...
Jan 16, 2025