Category Archives: WJTV
Hundreds attend annual WellsFest in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of Jackson's major fall festivals was held on Saturday, September 30. Hundreds of people came out for WellsFest at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park. The free event was hosted by Wel...
Oct 01, 2023
SNAP food stamp eligibility is changing: Do you qualify now?
(NEXSTAR) - Starting Oct. 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is raising its income limits, meaning people who previously weren't eligible to receive grocery assistance may now quali...
Oct 01, 2023
Powerball: Jackpot rises to $1.04 billion after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.04 billion after no players hit it big Saturday night, continuing a stretch of lottery futility lasting for more than two month...
Oct 01, 2023
Powerball draws number for giant $960 million jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The numbers were drawn Saturday night for an estimated $960 million Powerball jackpot and players across the country are waiting to see if there's a big winner. The winning num...
Sep 30, 2023
Service held for civil rights activist Hollis Watkins
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Family, friends and community members celebrated the life and legacy of civil rights activist Hollis Watkins on Saturday. A service was held for Watkins at Tougaloo College. Mi...
Sep 30, 2023
Congress votes to avert shutdown
Congress has averted a shutdown with just hours to spare, capping a dramatic day that started with a lapse in government funding appearing all but inevitable. The Senate voted 88-9 to pass a "clean" c...
Sep 30, 2023
JXN Water aims to improve city's sewer system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water officials said they will work to improve the water operations for the City of Jackson with new management of the sewer system. In response to a federal court order, o...
Sep 30, 2023
Lexington chase ends in three-vehicle crash
LEXINGTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A chase in Lexington led to a three-vehicle crash on Friday, September 29. Lexington Police Chief Charles Henderson said an officer was trying to serve a warrant on a suspect...
Sep 30, 2023
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
Californians are now dealing with $6 per gallon of gasoline-the highest in the nation-as international oil production is curtailed, pushing prices up around the country.West Coast states are experienc...
Sep 30, 2023
Sports Zone Saturday: Redemption week for Ole Miss, MSU, and USM
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - College football is in full swing in Mississippi with games on Saturday, September 30. The Sports Zone team has special coverage ahead of the games! The Sports Zone Saturday sh...
Sep 30, 2023