Category Archives: WJTV
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: October 18-20
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 (October 18-20) around Mississippi. Ce...
Oct 18, 2024
Mississippi charter schools see mixed results in accountability grades
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Public charter schools in Mississippi saw mixed results in the Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) latest accountability grades. In Jackson, Ambition Preparatory Charte...
Oct 17, 2024
Three remain hospitalized after fatal bridge collapse in Simpson County
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities released additional information about Wednesday's fatal bridge collapse in Simpson County. Three survivors are in serious condition at the University of Miss...
Oct 17, 2024
Simpson County community comes together after fatal bridge collapse
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Simpson County emergency officials took quick action after the Strong River bridge on State Route 149 collapsed on Wednesday, October 16. Emergency officials said severa...
Oct 17, 2024
NOAA releases 2024-25 winter weather outlook: Here's what to expect in Mississippi
(NEXSTAR) - Depending on where you live in the U.S., this winter could bring a mix of snow and rain or an unseasonably warm start to the season, according to climate experts. The National Oceanic and ...
Oct 17, 2024
18-wheeler overturns on I-20 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-wheeler overturned on Interstate 20 in Jackson. Man killed in Lincoln County crash after car hits trees The crash occurred on the I-20 westbound ramp to Terry Road on Thu...
Oct 17, 2024
Man killed in Lincoln County crash after car hits trees
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was killed during a single-vehicle crash in Lincoln County. The crash occurred on Interstate 55 just before 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16. 3 die after Strong ...
Oct 17, 2024
Second person charged in Jackson bribery scandal
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A second person who was allegedly involved in the Jackson bribery scandal has been charged. The case previously brought down former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee. Acc...
Oct 17, 2024
Jones County student injured in school bus crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Jones County student was injured after a school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle. The crash occurred on Highway 588 in Jones County around 7:30 a.m. on W...
Oct 16, 2024
Judge dismisses lawsuit over old abortion rights ruling in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that challenged a potential conflict between a 2022 state law that bans most abortions and a 1998 state Supreme Court ru...
Oct 16, 2024