Category Archives: WJTV

UPS driver injured after train hits vehicle in Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A UPS driver was injured after his vehicle was hit by a train in Clinton. Authorities responded to the incident around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 near Clinton Boulevard and ...
Cameron Smith Jul 30, 2024

Mississippi man arrested on charges of threatening Jackson County judge
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - A man from northern Mississippi has been arrested on charges of threatening a chancery court judge on the state's Gulf Coast. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said Jeffer...
The Associated Press Jul 30, 2024

Vote of 'no confidence' against Jackson city attorney fails
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some Jackson city leaders want a few gas stations and convenience stores to close their doors for good due to violence, but it's a process that requires several steps. Councilm...
Tia McKenzie Jul 30, 2024

JSU using surrounding apartments to house students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) entered into an agreement with surrounding apartment complexes to help house students for the 2024-25 school year. Mississippi College announces ...
Kristopher White Jul 30, 2024

Golden again! Team USA wins gold in gymnastics finals
(NEXSTAR/AP) - Simone Biles and Team USA won gold Tuesday in the women's team final inside Bercy Arena in Paris. Biles competed after tweaking her left calf during qualifying on Sunday. She ...
The Associated Press Jul 30, 2024

Mississippi College announces multi-million dollar project
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi College (MC) in Clinton hosted an event to celebrate the announcement of a new multi-million dollar economic development project. Officials said the project will ev...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 30, 2024

Ergon expanding Flowood headquarters, adding 200 jobs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Ergon, a Mississippi oil company, is in the processing of expanding its headquarters in Flowood. The expansion will bring in an extra 200 jobs to the community. Ergon was creat...
Richard Lake Jul 30, 2024

Tropical depression could form this week, NHC says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave that now has a 60% chance of development over the next seven days. Although it's battling dry air right now, the system ...
Rachel Tucker Jul 30, 2024

Extra day added to 2024 Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 165th Mississippi State Fair will include an extra day of fun this year! The 2024 Mississippi State Fair is now scheduled to run Thursday, October 3 through Monday, October...
Malaysia McCoy Jul 30, 2024

Missing man found deceased in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A missing man was found deceased in Jackson after authorities found his abandoned vehicle. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS),...
Kristopher White Jul 30, 2024
