Category Archives: WJTV
Dry conditions lead to more Mississippi wildfires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Most of Mississippi remains under a burn ban due to drought conditions. Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) said crews have responded to more than 1,400 wi...
Nov 06, 2023
Jackson's CFO addresses outstanding invoices
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders provided an update about the city falling behind on involices. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Fidelis Malembeka said the city was working diligently to obtain ou...
Nov 06, 2023
Marshalls set to open at Outlets of Mississippi this week
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Marshalls will soon open at the Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl! The business will hold its grand opening on Thursday, November 9 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Shoppers will be...
Nov 06, 2023
Hinds County DA coordinates with DPS in JSU student's death
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said his office is coordinating with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) to support Jackson State and assist with the in...
Nov 06, 2023
Vicksburg man dies after being hit by vehicle
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a 68-year-old man was killed after being hit by a vehicle. The incident happened on Saturday, November 4 just after 7:45 p.m. on Jame...
Nov 06, 2023
Justice Department to monitor polls in two Mississippi counties
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Justice Department announced on Monday that it plans to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in several jurisdictions for the November 7 general election. In ...
Nov 06, 2023
Copiah County deputies arrest man for killing brother
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies arrested a man for allegedly killing his brother. The incident happened on Saturday, November 4 just after 12:00 p.m. on South Harmony Road near Ha...
Nov 06, 2023
Pearl woman given life without parole in death of infant daughter
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The woman accused of killing her infant daughter in Pearl pled guilty on Monday, November 6, 2023. Makaylia Jolley was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of paro...
Nov 06, 2023
Mississippi receives more than 56,000 absentee ballots ahead of General Election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi has received more than 56,000 absentee ballots in the state for the 2023 General Election. As of Monday, November 6, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS)...
Nov 06, 2023
What to know before you head to the polls on Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's General Election Day will be on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The ballot features statewide, state district, county and county district offices. Mississippi voters c...
Nov 06, 2023