Category Archives: WJTV

Jackson airport sees more travelers for Labor Day weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With the Labor Day weekend underway, many travelers in the Jackson-metro are expected to hit the roads or fly for quick getaways. The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International A...
Jaylon Anderson Aug 30, 2024

How can Mississippians protect their online data?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Cyber security specialists believe AI and technological advances have made it easier for hackers to steal information, and it's best to take precautionary measures. A recent da...
Tia McKenzie Aug 30, 2024

Jackson hosts 2024 Mayor's Cup
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A sold-out golf tournament in Jackson helped raise funds that will go toward teaching the game of golf and the game of life. The City of Jackson hosted the 2024 Mayor's Cup at ...
Marie Mennefield Aug 30, 2024

Suspect wanted after hitting parked Adams County patrol car
NATCHEZ. Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies and Natchez police are searching for a suspect who hit a parked patrol vehicle. The Natchez Democrat reported the incident occurred at Susie B. West apart...
Kristopher White Aug 30, 2024

Clinton residents oppose new development
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton residents are concerned about a new development project that could jeopardize a historic community park. The Clinton Community Nature Center is located next to the heat...
Delesha Banks Aug 30, 2024

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 30-September 1
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 (August 30-September 1) around Mississ...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 30, 2024

JPD addresses community on how they're combating crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Guns, gangs and gas stations are only a few issues that Jackson police face in the capital city, but they're working around the clock to change the narrative. The Jackson Polic...
Tia McKenzie Aug 29, 2024

Mississippi faces poll worker shortage ahead of 2024 election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With the November election right around the corner, the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is asking for help because there is a need for poll workers. Secretary of State ...
Morgan Gill Aug 29, 2024

Retro Metro lawsuit against Jackson dismissed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Retro Metro's lawsuit against the City of Jackson has been dismissed, according to City Attorney Drew Martin. In 2023, the City of Jackson vacated office space it had been usin...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 29, 2024

WATCH: 'Firenado' forms during Mississippi wildfire
Video Courtesy: MFC MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A wildfire burning in North Mississippi recently caused a "firenado." Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) shared a video of the f...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 29, 2024
