Category Archives: WJTV
Callaway senior receives full scholarship to Alcorn State
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Callaway High School senior was surprised on Wednesday with a full ride scholarship. Quintoria Holly, a JROTC cadet, received a four-year scholarship to Alcorn State Universi...
Dec 06, 2023
Hattiesburg ALDI opens for shoppers on Thursday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - People in Hattiesburg will soon have a new store to find their grocery needs. ALDI will hold its grand opening on Thursday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m. The first 100 customers ...
Dec 06, 2023
Two kidnapped children found safe in stolen car in Rankin County
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Two children were found safe after a stolen vehicle was abandoned in Rankin County. Richland Police Chief Nick McLendon said officers received information on December 5 that a...
Dec 06, 2023
One person killed in I-59 crash in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - One person has died after a two-vehicle crash in Hattiesburg. Authorities said the crash happened early Wednesday morning on Interstate 59 near the northbound U.S. Highway ...
Dec 06, 2023
Mississippi lawmakers could consider online sports betting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Online sports betting has become a main attraction in the United States. As of December 2023, online sports betting is illegal in Mississippi. In order to wager, you must be ph...
Dec 05, 2023
JPS reviews final plan ahead of possible school closures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Public School District (JPS) reviewed the final optimization plan on Tuesday, December 5 during the Board of Trustees meeting. The Board was originally scheduled to...
Dec 05, 2023
Pedestrian hit, killed on Terry Road in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle. McComb police release surveillance of shooting that injured 5 Officer Sam Brown said the in...
Dec 05, 2023
MS sheriff's office cares for nearly 30 dogs after dog fighting ring busted
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. (WREG) --- Since busting a major dog fighting operation over the weekend, the Panola County Sheriff's Office has been caring for nearly thirty dogs. The dogs, known as bait dogs, ...
Dec 05, 2023
Jackson wants faster response time from ambulance service
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders and neighbors are concerned about extremely slow ambulance response time. City Council President Aaron Banks, Ward 6, said citizens deserve a quicker response t...
Dec 05, 2023
Oral arguments set in Mississippi private school funding appeal
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Oral arguments will be heard in Mississippi's State Supreme Court in an appeal that challenges the constitutionality of private schools receiving public funds. The case stems f...
Dec 05, 2023