Category Archives: WJTV
Gavin claims Evers did not meet residency requirements for supervisor race
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A second Hinds County supervisor has contested the August primary runoff election results. Incumbent District 4 Supervisor Vern Gavin filed a petition to contest his loss ...
Sep 20, 2023
Funeral held for Flowood Police Chief Ricky McMillian
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Family and friends gathered to say goodbye to Flowood Police Chief Ricky McMillian. His funeral was held at Fannin Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 20. Jackson firefighte...
Sep 20, 2023
Hinds County servers could be operational in coming days
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Nearly three weeks after a ransomware attack on Hinds County's computer systems, several county offices remain closed. Residents are unable to access services, such as ren...
Sep 20, 2023
SNAP benefits are increasing Oct. 1: Here's how much
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct the percentage increase in SNAP benefits. (WHNT) - The millions of people who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to hel...
Sep 20, 2023
Belhaven University opens $12 million parking garage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A $12 million parking garage has been completed on the Belhaven University campus in Jackson. Leaders said the new five-story parking complex is now open. They said the parking...
Sep 20, 2023
'I was just doing my job:' Minor HS band director, attorney speak at press conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - The Alabama Education Association (AEA) hosted a press conference Wednesday to discuss the tasing and arrest of Minor High School Band Director Johnny Mims, who spoke during ...
Sep 20, 2023
Development possible off Florida coast this weekend, NHC says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Nigel and two disturbances, including one that is likely to form off Florida's coast this weekend. The NHC said Hurricane Nigel...
Sep 20, 2023
Jackson firefighters respond to multiple house fires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three structure fires happened in Jackson Wednesday morning, all within a block of each other. The fires started when two abandoned homes went up in flames off of Adelle Court ...
Sep 20, 2023
Two injured after car collides with train in Clinton
UPDATE: CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton officials provided an update on the accident on Wednesday, September 20. They said the two occupants of the vehicle were attempting to push the sedan off of the...
Sep 19, 2023
Body recovered from Richland Creek
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - A body was recovered from Richland Creek on Tuesday, September 19. Richland police said officers assisted Jackson police with the recovery of the body. The investigation is be...
Sep 19, 2023