Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi receives more than 9,000 absentee ballots ahead of General Election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi has received more than 9,000 absentee ballots ahead of the 2023 General Election. As of Monday, October 16, 2023, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) re...
Oct 16, 2023
Jones County resident injured after lawn mower overturns
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was seriously injured after a lawn mower overturned in Jones County. Volunteer firefighters responded to the incident in the 1800 block of Highway 15 south just...
Oct 16, 2023
Natchez lounge temporarily closed due to safety concerns
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez leaders voted to temporarily close the Truth Lounge after a fights at the business. The Natchez Democrat reported the Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a special meeting...
Oct 16, 2023
Amber Alert active for missing Georgia girls
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) - An Amber Alert was issued Sunday evening for two girls who went missing from Columbus, Georgia. That alert remains active as of Monday morning. Kyle Horne, 11, and Kylann Harper...
Oct 16, 2023
Snake repellants do not work. MDWFP reveals what does
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For those who don't like snakes, experts say buying snake repellant is not the way to repel these animals. According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fishe...
Oct 16, 2023
'Super speeder' in Georgia gets ticket with $1.4 million fine amount
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - A spokesperson for the city of Savannah, Georgia, said local officials are "adjusting" the language of its e-citations after a man thought he was issued a $1.48 million speeding...
Oct 16, 2023
Classes canceled at Jackson State after student killed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson State University (JSU) student has died after a shooting at University Point Apartment Complex. In a notice to students, JSU's Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anth...
Oct 16, 2023
Rally held in Jackson against school, library closures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Several Jackson organizations gathered at Dawson Elementary School on Sunday for a people's rally. The groups are concerned about schools and libraries closing in the capital c...
Oct 15, 2023
Biden considering trip to Israel in coming days, but travel isn't final: AP source
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is considering a trip to Israel in the coming days but nothing has been finalized, a senior administration official said Sunday. The news comes as U.S. Secretary ...
Oct 15, 2023
Jackson among the least safe cities in U.S.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson, Mississippi, ranks near the bottom for safety among major cities, according to a recent WalletHub report. The report, which ranked the capital city 167th overall, look...
Oct 15, 2023