Category Archives: WJTV
Where people in Mississippi are moving to most
Fewer Americans moved in 2022, according to the latest Census data, but of those who did, 1 in 5 moved to a different state. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic norms; Southern states conti...
Mar 31, 2024
Man accused of pepper spraying Adams County deputy
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies arrested a man who allegedly sprayed a deputy with pepper spray multiple times. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the incident happened on Frid...
Mar 30, 2024
Powerball: Here are the winning numbers for the $935M jackpot
(NEXSTAR) - Are you a winner? Saturday's Powerball jackpot is a massive $935 million - the fifth largest prize in the game's history. Winning numbers for the jackpot are: 33, 13, 50, 12 and 52. The Po...
Mar 30, 2024
Teen arrested for shooting death of 15-year-old girl in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police and Lamar County deputies arrested a 17-year-old in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl. Police said the unidentified 17-year-old was ...
Mar 30, 2024
Jackson police arrest man for armed robbery, kidnapping
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man in connection to an armed robbery and kidnapping case. Detective Tommie Brown said officers began investigating the case on Tuesday, March 19 in t...
Mar 30, 2024
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline was unchanged this week compared to last. Gas prices sit at their highest level so far this year.It's typical for gasoline prices to rise in the fir...
Mar 30, 2024
Man arrested for burglarizing Jackson church
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man who allegedly broke into a church. Detective Tommie Brown said Jarvis Colbert has been arrested and charged with business burglary and wea...
Mar 29, 2024
Organizations aim to curb youth crime in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Youth violence remains a constant concern in the City of Jackson. Efforts to keep children engaged in positive activities and away from criminal enterprise are at the heart of ...
Mar 29, 2024
Medicaid in Mississippi: What's the difference between the two plans?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Senate kept Medicaid expansion hopes alive by passing their plan on Thursday, March 28. Plenty of work is still ahead for lawmakers, because the House and Senat...
Mar 29, 2024
Crews respond to large fire at Jackson energy plant
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a large fire at an energy plant. The fire happened at Jaxon Energy, LLC, on Friday, March 29. The facility is located on Industrial Drive. Cou...
Mar 29, 2024