Category Archives: WJTV
Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite to perform at 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
LORMAN, Miss. (WJTV) - The Alcorn State University (ASU) Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite was selected to perform in the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This will mark the first Parade appearance by the band...
Aug 25, 2024
Fire damages Halloween attraction in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon and Pearl firefighters responded to a fire at one of the City of Brandon's Halloween attractions. The fire occurred at The Dark Zone Haunted House around 2:00 p.m. on S...
Aug 24, 2024
Hundreds attend 2024 Farish Forward Festival and Expo
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday for the Farish Forward Festival and Expo. The two-day event celebrates and promotes the culture, history and legacy of the Farish Street...
Aug 24, 2024
Man lost in Adams County woods found safe
UPDATE: ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said Lawerence Daniel Baker was found safe on Fredrick Road, but he needs medical attention. ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Law en...
Aug 24, 2024
Mayflower Café officially reopens to public on Monday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A historic caf will officially reopen to the public on Monday, August 26. The Mayflower Caf held a soft opening for customers on Friday, August 23. The restaurant sits on the c...
Aug 24, 2024
Two adults, one child injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Two adults and a child were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Jones County. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said the crash occurred shortly before 2:00 p....
Aug 24, 2024
19-year-old killed in Claiborne County crash
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 19-year-old from Port Gibson was killed during an early morning crash. The crash occurred on Highway 18 West in Claiborne County around 4:10 a.m. on Saturday, August...
Aug 24, 2024
Two critically injured in Hattiesburg shooting
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police said two men were critically injured during a shooting Friday night. Police responded to the 3100 block of Hardy Street around 11:00 p.m. on August 23. W...
Aug 24, 2024
Family, friends search for missing Lawrence County man
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Family and friends of a missing Lawrence County man asked the public to help find him. The group gathered at the Monticello City Hall on Friday. They've been looki...
Aug 23, 2024
Mississippi SNAP recipients encouraged to protect accounts, PINs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) are reminding customers about phishing scams related to SNAP benefits. According to officials, criminals gain...
Aug 23, 2024