Category Archives: WJTV
Poll shows Reeves leading Presley by eight points
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new Magnolia Tribune/Mason-Dixon Poll shows Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) enjoying a comfortable lead over Democratic challenger Brandon Presley. The poll shows Reeves leading P...
Oct 05, 2023
Guest on what's next for House after McCarthy ouster
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. House of Representatives is still without a leader after a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as Speaker passed on Tuesday, October 3. Three out of fou...
Oct 05, 2023
Silver City still needs help six months after tornado
SILVER CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Six months after a tornado tore through Silver City, the town is still working to rebuild. The March 24th tornado damaged homes and businesses. The storm is still fresh in ...
Oct 05, 2023
Brandon man sentenced on sexual battery charge
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Brandon man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual battery involving a minor child. Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said Gino Giovanni Giamm...
Oct 05, 2023
Child injured in Jackson drive-by shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A three-year-old girl was injured during a drive-by shooting in Jackson, according to police. The shooting happened in the 1100 block of Woodville Drive around 12:00 p.m. on Th...
Oct 05, 2023
Man wanted after car ends on top of another vehicle in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police said a Winona man is wanted on drunk driving charges after a car ended on top of another vehicle at the Renaissance at Colony Park this summer. Ridgeland Pol...
Oct 05, 2023
Ole Miss penalized for throwing debris on field during LSU game
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The University of Mississippi will be assessed a financial penalty and must meet requirements set by the commissioner after fans threw debris onto the field during the Rebels' g...
Oct 05, 2023
Jackson State announces 2023 homecoming concert lineup
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) announced the performers for the university's homecoming concert. On Thursday, October 12, Toosii, Big Boogie, Mariah the Scientist, an...
Oct 05, 2023
WATCH: Ribbon cutting for 2023 Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A ribbon cutting will be held for the 2023 Mississippi State Fair at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5. The ribbon cutting will be held at Gate 1 of the State Fairgrounds, loca...
Oct 05, 2023
Bond reduced for Vicksburg kidnapping suspect
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond has been reduced for the man accused of kidnapping two children in Vicksburg. Vicksburg Daily News reported the bond for Eric Rawlings, Jr., was reduced from $400,000 to...
Oct 05, 2023