Category Archives: WJTV

Best counties to raise a family in Mississippi
For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friend...
Stacker Sep 03, 2023

Group works to heal parts of Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A local organization is working to heal parts of Jackson and bring about change. Bridging the Gap Outreach Ministries is working to better the streets of the capital city throu...
Marie Mennefield Sep 03, 2023

What stores, restaurants are open on Labor Day?
(NEXSTAR) - The unofficial end of summer is upon us: Labor Day weekend. If you're on the road or need an extra bag of chips for your barbecue, here's what is and isn't open on Labor Day. As you may ha...
Addy Bink Sep 03, 2023

Hinds County detention officer injured during disturbance at jail
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Hinds County Detention Center officer was injured after a disturbance at the Raymond jail. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the incident happened Saturday evening. ...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 02, 2023

Will Rogers leads Mississippi State in Zach Arnett’s debut, Bulldogs roll past SE Louisiana, 48-7
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Will Rogers threw for threw for 227 yards and Mississippi State overcame a slow start and rolled 48-7 over Southeastern Louisiana in the season opener for both schools on Satu...
The Associated Press Sep 02, 2023

Dart, Harris combination is dominant as No. 22 Mississippi pulls away from Mercer 73-7
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Jaxson Dart threw four touchdown passes, including three to Tre Harris in the opening four minutes as No. 22 Mississippi rolled to a 73-7 rout of Mercer on Saturday. Ole Miss (1-0...
The Associated Press Sep 02, 2023

Silver Alert issued for 66-year-old Monticello man
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Silver Alert has been issued by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) for a Monticello man. Alfred Joseph LeBoeuf, 66, is described as five foot ten inches ta...
Kristopher White Sep 02, 2023

Sports Zone Saturday: College football returns for 2023 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - College football returns to Mississippi on Saturday, September 2, and the Sports Zone team has special coverage ahead of the games! The Sports Zone Saturday show will air from ...
Blake Levine Sep 02, 2023

'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) - Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song "Margaritaville" and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of...
Mark Kennedy Sep 02, 2023

Humphreys County experiences insurance lapse
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Miss (WJTV) - Humphreys County is going through a crisis after the county's liability insurance lapsed overnight. This means Humphreys County's inmates will be move to different faci...
Leah Williams Sep 01, 2023
