Category Archives: WJTV
13-year-old charged as adult after fatal accidental shooting in MS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A 13-year old has died and another 13-year-old has been charged as an adult after an accidental shooting in Coahoma County, Mississippi. On March 15, Coahoma County deputies responde...
Mar 22, 2024
This was the most polluted Mississippi city in 2023, air quality study finds
(NEXSTAR) - Air quality was a top concern for many across the country during the summer of 2023, when many cities and entire states were blanketed in smokey Canadian wildfire skies. As it turns out, t...
Mar 22, 2024
One student injured after Rankin County school bus crash
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - One Rankin County student was taken to the hospital after a school bus crash. The crash happened on Highway 49 at Cleary Road in Richland around 7:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22....
Mar 22, 2024
Mega Millions: These 'hot' numbers have been drawn the most since the last jackpot
(NEXSTAR) - Without a winner Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot has propelled even closer to $1 billion ahead of the next drawing, set for Friday night. As of late Thursday, Mega Millions officials es...
Mar 22, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 22-24
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 (March 22-24) around Mississippi. Cent...
Mar 22, 2024
Princess Kate reveals she has cancer, is undergoing chemotherapy
(NEXSTAR) - Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. In a recorded video message, Princess Kate addressed the public direct...
Mar 22, 2024
IHL names 21st president of Alcorn State University
LORMAN, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) named Dr. Tracy M. Cook as 21st president of Alcorn State University. Cook has served as interi...
Mar 21, 2024
Rolling Fork residents remain resilient after March 2023 tornado
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - Nearly one year after a tornado tore through Rolling Fork, residents and businesses are still resilient. They're busy building back, and some are vowing to come back stron...
Mar 21, 2024
Mississippi State Medical Association calls for Medicaid expansion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Calls for Medicaid expansion filled the Mississippi State Capitol for the second consecutive day. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) voiced their sup...
Mar 21, 2024
Mississippi lawmakers hear from PERS Board
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Senate leaders heard from the current Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Board in the wake of a House bill that aims to replace them. A majority of their te...
Mar 21, 2024