Category Archives: WJTV
"Money-grab": Gipson says bills threaten State Fairgrounds events
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) spoke out against two bills moving through the Mississippi Legislature this session. According to Gip...
Mar 12, 2024
Woman killed, teen injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - One woman was killed and a teenager was injured during a head-on crash in Jones County. The crash happened around 5:45 p.m. on Monday, March 11 in the 400 block of North E...
Mar 12, 2024
Man shot, killed on Cardinal Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has died after being shot multiple times in the City of Jackson. Detective Tommie Brown said the shooting happened in the 3400 block of Cardinal Street on Monday, March 1...
Mar 12, 2024
Hinds County prepares for 2024 Primary Election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's Presidential Primary Election Day will be on Tuesday, March 12. Hinds County Election Commission officials and the respective parties are preparing to serve...
Mar 11, 2024
New poll breaks down support for Medicaid expansion in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - New polling of likely Republican primary voters in Mississippi suggests that many of them support Medicaid expansion. According to an American Cancer Society and Cygnal poll, m...
Mar 11, 2024
Winners announced for 2024 Howell and Gillom Trophies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced the winners of the 2024 Howell and Gillom Trophies on Monday during a luncheon and program at the Golden Moon Casino. T...
Mar 11, 2024
Hinds County announces precinct changes for March 12 primary
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County officials announced precinct changes for Mississippi's Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 12. District 1: Precinct 46 has not changed locations. However, ...
Mar 11, 2024
2 Lucedale men arrested after deadly bar shooting: JCSD
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) - Two Lucedale men have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of another man, News 5 has learned. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department reportedly responded to a...
Mar 11, 2024
Rep. Thompson to hold meeting on Jackson home explosions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After recent gas explosions in Jackson, U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) announced he will host an emergency community safety meeting. According to Thompson, the m...
Mar 11, 2024
Rolling Fork receives nearly $3 million in FEMA reimbursement
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved nearly $3 million to reimburse Rolling Fork. The city will receive a $2,926,875 reimbursement for the replacement o...
Mar 11, 2024