Category Archives: WJTV
Man's body found in trunk of car in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man's body was found in the trunk of a vehicle, according to Jackson police. Officer Sam Brown said police responded to the 4500 block of Raymond Road on Wednesday, October 4...
Oct 05, 2023
No, you didn't win big: Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.4 billion
PINEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion after no players matched all six numbers and hit it rich Wednesday night. The winning numbers announced were: 9, 35, 5...
Oct 05, 2023
Powerball numbers drawn for $1.2B jackpot: Did you win?
(NEXSTAR) - Grab your tickets: the winning numbers for the estimated $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn. The winning numbers drawn on Wednesday, Oct. 4, were: 63, 9, 35, 64, 54 and red Pow...
Oct 04, 2023
164th Mississippi State Fair opens on Thursday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 164th Mississippi State Fair will open to the public on Thursday, October 5. Michael Lasseter, director of the State Fairgrounds, said crews were making last-minute prepara...
Oct 04, 2023
16 JPS schools face closure or consolidation
Editor's Note: The date for the forum is October 9. The following story has been updated. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) recommended 16 schoo...
Oct 04, 2023
Golfers look forward to competing in Sanderson Farms Championship
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Pro-Am was underway on Wednesday for the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson. The energy from the professionals and amateurs was high throughout the...
Oct 04, 2023
Thompson discusses vote to oust McCarthy as Speaker
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJTV) - The U.S. House of Representatives is paralyzed after a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as Speaker passed on Tuesday, October 3. Three out of Mississippi's four congr...
Oct 04, 2023
Mississippi pumpkins affected by heat, drought
COLLINS, Miss. (WHLT) - There may be less pumpkins to choose from this fall. Mississippi pumpkin crops have taken a hit from the excessive heat and drought. Little water and extreme temperatures have ...
Oct 04, 2023
1 killed, 3 hurt after shots fired at car in Mississippi
WILKINSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person has died and three others were injured after a shooting led to a crash in Wilkinson County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the cra...
Oct 04, 2023
Jackson man sentenced for attacking neighbor in 2017
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man has been sentenced in connection to a case where he attacked his neighbor. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Corey Smith was charged with armed robbe...
Oct 04, 2023