Category Archives: WJTV
Man's body found after Jackson house fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police and firefighters are investigating after a man was found deceased after a house fire. The fire occurred late Thursday night at a home on Rutledge Avenue. "When o...
Jan 10, 2025
JSU installing five water tanks on campus
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) is preparing for any future water crisis. This week, workers began the process of installing five new water tanks on campus. The tanks will be pl...
Jan 10, 2025
Woman arrested after driving wrong way on I-55
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman faces multiple charges after she was driving on the wrong side of the interstate, Gluckstadt police said. Officers said they were dispatched to a vehicle going south...
Jan 10, 2025
Mississippi student dies after collapsing at school's field house
GAUTIER, Miss. (WJTV) - A 15-year-old Gautier High School student died after collapsing at the school's field house. WXXV reported the unidentified student collapsed before 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, Janu...
Jan 10, 2025
Man charged after Yazoo County standoff
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has been officially charged after a standoff at a Yazoo County apartment complex. The Yazoo Herald reported Zedrick Grady, Jr., was charged with two counts of kidnap...
Jan 10, 2025
MDOT seeks budget increase during 2025 Legislative Session
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants the Legislature to find them more streams of revenue. Right now, the department is essentially funded by the fuel tax....
Jan 10, 2025
Winter storm brings snow to North Mississippi
TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) - Snow fell in North Mississippi overnight. The winter storm meant slow going for drivers in Tupelo. The snow began falling around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, January 10, building up on ...
Jan 10, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 10-12
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 (January 10-12) around Mississippi. Ce...
Jan 10, 2025
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law that would force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Friday seemed likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is ...
Jan 10, 2025
LIVE: Firefighters hope for a break from fierce winds in LA
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) - Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds fueling massive blazes in the Los Angeles area that have killed 10 people, obliterated whole neighborhoods and set the n...
Jan 10, 2025