Category Archives: WJTV
Jones County family escapes from house fire
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Jones County family was able to escape a house fire after one of them heard a loud "boom." Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said firefighters responded to th...
Dec 01, 2024
Don't miss these holiday shipping deadlines
(NEXSTAR) - The peak holiday shopping - and shipping - season is underway. If you want to make sure your gifts make it under the tree in time, you'll need to plan ahead. The shipping deadline depends ...
Dec 01, 2024
One injured in shooting at Hazlehurst gas station
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was injured after being shot at a Hazlehurst gas station, police said. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the A&J Food Store around noon on Saturday,...
Nov 30, 2024
Credit card debt is soaring – what to know about getting out of it
(NewsNation) - With credit card debt reaching an all-time high, now is the time for the most pertinent questions and answers surrounding a difficult reality many Americans are facing. Credit card debt...
Nov 30, 2024
Why there won't be a Supplemental Security Income check to start December
(NEXSTAR) - Those who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration are no strangers to schedule interruptions when it comes to payments being dispersed, but De...
Nov 30, 2024
Don't fall for this secret Santa gift scam
(NEXSTAR) - A secret Santa-inspired scam is making its rounds again on social media, the Better Business Bureau warns. You may see it being called "Secret Sister" or "Secret Santa Dog" - but eith...
Nov 30, 2024
18-year-old killed in Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot multiple times and died from his injuries. Police responded to the 4200 block of Fairfax Avenue around 4:30 p.m. ...
Nov 29, 2024
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Magee
MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) - A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Magee. The incident occurred on Highway 49 South near the VFW on Friday, November 29. According to police, the unidentified driv...
Nov 29, 2024
No. 15 Ole Miss beats Mississippi St. 26-14 to win Egg Bowl and keep slim CFP hope alive
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Ulysses Bentley rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown and No. 15 Mississippi defeated in-state rival Mississippi State 26-14 in the Egg Bowl, keeping its slim College Football Play...
Nov 29, 2024
Body found in burned vehicle in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a body was found in a burned vehicle. The body was located in the vehicle on Glen Erin Street on Friday, November 29. Pedestrian injured ...
Nov 29, 2024