Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi counties receive assistance for June storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced his request for Individual and Public Assistance for counties affected by the June storms was approved by the White House. The storms a...
Aug 12, 2023
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
Gas prices are hovering closer to $4 per gallon this month as the cost of oil has risen, driven higher by Saudi Arabia's decision to cut production.A gallon of gas was $3.84 on average, according to A...
Aug 12, 2023
PHOTOS: 3 wanted for 'ambush-style' murder in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County authorities released pictures of three suspects who are wanted for an "ambush-style" murder. Two people were shot and killed on Myrtle Drive on Thursday, Augu...
Aug 12, 2023
Hinds County candidates advance to runoff election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Primary runoffs in Mississippi will be held on August 29. Multiple Hinds County races are headed for round two. Malcolm Johnson was one of seven candidates vying for the Hinds ...
Aug 11, 2023
Man tries to run after being sentenced for Jackson murder
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County District Attorney said a man, who was found guilty of murder, tried to run after he was sentenced by a judge. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Ha...
Aug 11, 2023
Suicide rates are rising. How to find help in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Suicide rates in the United States reached a record high in 2022, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data showed 50,000 Americans ...
Aug 11, 2023
Jacques' will remain closed until further notice
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg nightclub will remain closed after a ruling on Friday, August 11. Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., said the Sunflower County Chancellor issued the ruling to su...
Aug 11, 2023
Woman, 3-year-old boy injured in Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are working to find a suspect after a woman and a three-year-old were injured during a shooting. Officer Sam Brown said police responded to Baptist Hospital on T...
Aug 11, 2023
17-year-old suspect killed during attempted carjacking in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 17-year-old suspect was killed during an attempted carjacking, according to Jackson police. Officer Sam Brown said the incident happened in the 1100 block of Garden Park Driv...
Aug 11, 2023
Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 e...
Aug 11, 2023