Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi sees second pediatric flu death of 2023-24 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported a second pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2023-24 flu season. According to MSDH, a ped...
Jan 11, 2024
Horn Lake, MS woman and child reported missing after joining online cult
HORN LAKE, Miss. -- A Mississippi woman and her three-year-old son are among at least six people who have been missing for months after reportedly joining an online cult in the St. Louis area. Horn La...
Jan 11, 2024
JPD Chief: Man confesses to 73-year-old's murder, shooting ATM serviceman
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced on Thursday that Christopher Mize was located and is safe at home. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect has been arrested in connection to the sho...
Jan 10, 2024
Mississippi guardsman still recovering from heat stroke
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The 18-year-old Mississippi National Guardsman, who suffered a severe heat stroke during a drill at Camp Shelby, is still recovering. Colby Maury-Rice's father, Eddie Docke...
Jan 10, 2024
Alabama football head coach Nick Saban retiring after 17 seasons
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) - After nearly two decades of leading the Alabama Crimson Tide, head coach Nick Saban announced on Wednesday that he is retiring. Saban took over the Alabama football program i...
Jan 10, 2024
What's next for Trustmark Park in Pearl?
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Braves announced on Tuesday that the 2024 season will be their last in Pearl. Pearl Mayor Jake Windham said he was disheartened by the news. The M-Braves have bee...
Jan 10, 2024
Freezing temperatures in Mississippi. Here's how to prepare
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi will see freezing temperatures in the coming days with temperatures dropping near the single digits. Whether you're at home or on the road, officials said you shoul...
Jan 10, 2024
Leaders of Mississippi cities concerned about changes to PERS
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Municipal League met at the Mississippi State Capitol on Wednesday to discuss changes to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). PERS has quickly become...
Jan 10, 2024
How you can stay warm while managing energy use
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Freezing temperatures are expected to impact Mississippi in the coming days. Officials with Entergy Mississippi said customers can stay warm while managing energy usage and cos...
Jan 10, 2024
Pearl science teacher surprised with $25,000 award
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - A fifth grade science teacher at Pearl Upper Elementary received a big surprise on Wednesday! Jennifer Hite was presented with a national Milken Educator Award, which honors...
Jan 10, 2024