Category Archives: WJTV
Two challengers seek to unseat Supervisor McGowan
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The race for the District 5 supervisor seat in Hinds County is among the races being watched closely ahead of November 7. Two Independent candidates are looking to unseat ...
Nov 03, 2023
Fire burns 120 acres in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A fire burned 120 acres in Hinds County on Friday, November 3. Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) said the fire happened near Flowers Road. As of Fri...
Nov 03, 2023
Water spews from Dabney Drive in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In North Jackson, residents said they're in need of help with a pipe that has burst in the past. On Friday, November 3, water could be seen spewing from Dabney Drive in Jackson...
Nov 03, 2023
No decision yet from IHL on JSU president search
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) has yet to name an official president for Jackson State University (JSU). The board members met virtually o...
Nov 03, 2023
A cyber breach delays poll worker training in Mississippi's largest county before the statewide vote
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Election officials in Mississippi's most populous county had to scramble to complete required poll worker training after an early September breach involving county computers. In ...
Nov 03, 2023
Hinds County announces precinct change for General Election
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Election Commission announced the following precinct changes for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 7. If needed, the changes will also be...
Nov 03, 2023
Log truck driver dies in Wilkinson County crash
WILKINSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A log truck driver died during a crash in Wilkinson County on Friday, November 3. The Natchez Democrat reported the crash happened on Highway 563 near Buffalo Road jus...
Nov 03, 2023
Biden in Maine to mourn with Lewiston community after shootings
LEWISTON, Maine (NewsNation) - President Joe Biden was in Lewiston Friday to mourn with a community that witnessed the deadliest shooting in the state's history a little more than a week ago. Biden an...
Nov 03, 2023
Didn't receive a bank deposit Friday? This may be why
(NEXSTAR) - Customers of multiple U.S. banks are reporting deposit issues Friday after an apparent industry wide technical problem. The Federal Reserve told banks that a payment processing error at an...
Nov 03, 2023
Car with bullet holes recovered in Warren County
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A vehicle that had bullet holes was recovered in Warren County after a chase. The incident started just before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2. Officials said a Warren Coun...
Nov 03, 2023