Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson neighbors asked to conserve water amid high temperatures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with JXN Water are encouraging neighbors in the capital city to conserve their water amid the high temperatures. "The increase in water usage in Jackson is leading to a...
Aug 24, 2023
Donald Trump mug shot shows former president scowling at Atlanta booking
ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Donald Trump surrendered Thursday on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, a brisk 20-minute booking that yielded a...
Aug 24, 2023
Pike County man accused of starting brush fire
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Pike County deputies arrested a man who allegedly started a brush fire. Deputies and firefighters responded to the 1000 block of Mandy Lane on August 21 after receiving a c...
Aug 24, 2023
2023 MHSAA Football Championships to be held at Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) announced the 2023 MHSAA Football Championships will be conducted at the University of Mississippi. WJT...
Aug 24, 2023
Mississippians asked to conserve electricity amid high temperatures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With rising temperatures in Mississippi, electricity consumption continues to rise in proportion. Central District Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey urged Mississippians...
Aug 24, 2023
MDOT updating West Rankin Parkway construction plans
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced they are working to update construction plans for the West Rankin Parkway. Officials expect plans to ...
Aug 24, 2023
Don't miss the deadline to claim a Facebook privacy settlement payment
(NEXSTAR) - Don't procrastinate any longer - if you haven't submitted a claim for a piece of the massive Facebook lawsuit settlement, the hours to do so are numbered. The deadline to file a claim...
Aug 24, 2023
Purvis man sentenced for helping prepare false tax return
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A Purvis man was sentenced to 34 months in federal prison for assisting in the preparation of a materially false tax return. U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca said Terance De...
Aug 24, 2023
Counties with the worst droughts in Mississippi
Nearly one-third of the continental U.S. is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.Parts of the West are currently experiencing a brief reprieve ...
Aug 24, 2023
Greenwood Leflore Hospital goes up for lease, again
Last summer, Greenwood Leflore Hospital was on the brink of closure and up for lease. Now, despite applying for grants from the Legislature, closing several service lines and requesting a more lucrati...
Aug 24, 2023