Category Archives: WJTV
Fire damages home on Tanglewood Drive in Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Clinton home was damaged in an early morning house fire. The fire happened at a home on Tanglewood Drive around 4:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17. Man arrested after firing sh...
Nov 17, 2023
These major retail stores will be closed on Thanksgiving
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) - Trying to get a jump on your holiday shopping? Unfortunately, you may need to wait until Black Friday (though many retailers already started their deals earlier this month) ...
Nov 17, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: November 17-19
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 (November 17-19) around Mississippi. C...
Nov 17, 2023
IHL names 13th president of Jackson State University
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) named Dr. Marcus Thompson as the 13th president of Jackson State University (JSU). Thompson currently serve...
Nov 16, 2023
New RFP issued for Jackson garbage contract
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new request for proposals (RFP) for the City of Jackson's garbage contract has been issued. Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba issued the new RFP on Thursday, November 16. Jacks...
Nov 16, 2023
Former Lawrence County tax collector clerk charged with embezzlement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Special agents with the State Auditor's office arrested a former deputy clerk for the Lawrence County Tax Collector's Office. State Auditor Shad White said Hollie Summers was c...
Nov 16, 2023
Mississippi sees spike in flu activity ahead of peak season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said flu activity in the state has risen sharply in the past weeks. Statistics from MSDH showed that as of Nove...
Nov 16, 2023
Dexter Wade's initial autopsy findings show blunt force injuries
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Civil rights attorney Ben Crump discussed the initial findings of Dexter Wade's independent autopsy. Officials said the 37-year-old had been hit by a Jackson police c...
Nov 16, 2023
Yazoo City police arrest suspect in shooting death of man walking dog
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City police arrested a man in connection to the death of another, who was shot while walking his dog. Yazoo City Police Chief Terry Gann said investigators received a ...
Nov 16, 2023
Soul Bowl Weekend: What you need to know ahead of the game
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson State Tigers and the Alcorn State Braves will face each other on the football field this weekend during the Soul Bowl. The game will be held on Saturday, November 1...
Nov 16, 2023