Category Archives: WJTV
House makes history, removes McCarthy as Speaker
The House on Tuesday voted to remove Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as Speaker, a never-before-seen historic vote that leaves the lower chamber of Congress in chaos. The mutiny, led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-F...
Oct 03, 2023
Mississippi Public Service Commission wants call centers in state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's Public Service Commission (PSC) voted on Tuesday to consider bringing call centers for all public utility companies back to the state. This action comes after a r...
Oct 03, 2023
Rankin County Undersheriff Paul Holley resigns
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County Undersheriff Paul Holley has resigned from the department. Holley said he resigned on Monday, October 2. Wendell Watts resigns as Gluckstadt police chief "I...
Oct 03, 2023
Watch live: Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace Feinstein in Senate
(The Hill) - Laphonza Butler is slated to be sworn in by Vice President Harris Tuesday as the first LGBTQ+ person to represent California in the Senate. She was appointed to the post by California Gov...
Oct 03, 2023
Oak Leaf Drive home damaged by fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson home was damaged by a fire on Tuesday, October 3. The fire happened at a home on Oak Leaf Drive just before 1:00 p.m. The homeowner was not injured during the fire. A...
Oct 03, 2023
House vote removes McCarthy as Speaker: live coverage
The House voted Tuesday to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), a vote that hasn't taken place in more than 100 years. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) followed through on his promises and moved Monday to ...
Oct 03, 2023
Missing Southaven woman found dead, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A woman who was reported missing last month has been found dead, according to Southaven Police Department. ORIGINAL STORY: Southaven woman missing after going to gas station Police s...
Oct 03, 2023
Groundbreaking held for new Jackson golf course
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the busiest parks in the capital city will get a new public golf course. The new mini-course will be located at Parham Bridges Park in North Jackson. Parkgoers will get ...
Oct 03, 2023
HARDY cancels performance at Brandon Amphitheater
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Country music singer HARDY will no longer perform at the Brandon Amphitheater this weekend. According to a social media post by the singer, he has been dealing with anxiety aft...
Oct 03, 2023
Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee rejects Gavin's election challenge
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee denied a petition filed by incumbent District 4 Supervisor Vern Gavin. Gavin was contesting his loss to Wanda Evers in the ...
Oct 03, 2023