Category Archives: WJTV
Woman charged after Jackson shooting leaves victim in critical condition
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a woman after a shooting victim was left in critical condition. The shooting happened in the 2000 block of Fairhill Drive on Tuesday, February 13. Raymo...
Feb 13, 2024
Mississippi University for Women tries again to change name
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders of Mississippi University for Women made a new proposal Tuesday to shed the school's gender-specific name in a way they hope will be accepted by alumni who fondly call ...
Feb 13, 2024
Raymond High students report seeing individual with gun in parking lot
RAYMOND, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Hinds County School District said Raymond High School was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after students reported seeing an individual carrying a handgun. In a...
Feb 13, 2024
16-year-old killed in Gulfport after argument over vape pen
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A 16-year-old has died after an argument over the sale of a vape pen, according to Gulfport police. Investigators said police responded to Kenwood Drive around 2:15 a.m. on Fe...
Feb 13, 2024
Jackson City Council approves funds to house homeless
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In a 4-3 vote, the Jackson City Council approved funding for the construction of 60 tiny homes that would be used to house the city's homeless. The Jackson Resource Center will...
Feb 13, 2024
'Jacksonians deserve to live in peace': Mississippi governor announces public safety initiative in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced on Tuesday that a major public safety operation is taking place in the City of Jackson. The governor chose a spot along Interstate 55 to ma...
Feb 13, 2024
Construction underway on Jackson planetarium
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One main attraction in the City of Jackson is getting some much-needed attention. The Russell C. Davis Planetarium is preparing to make a comeback. "It closed because it frankl...
Feb 13, 2024
Portrait of Rep. Alyce Clarke unveiled at Mississippi State Capitol
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - It was a historic day at the Mississippi State Capitol on Tuesday, February 13. Longtime Jackson Rep. Alyce Clarke (D-District 69) had her portrait unveiled. Clarke represented...
Feb 13, 2024
Jackson police search for 16-year-old wanted in fatal shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a 16-year-old suspect after one person was killed and another was injured during a shooting. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Covingto...
Feb 13, 2024
Final decision to be made soon on Jackson garbage collection
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council will soon make a final decision on which company will collect trash for the capital city for the next six years. Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said t...
Feb 13, 2024