Category Archives: WJTV
Here are the top education issues to watch going into the new school year
(The Hill) -- Schools are preparing for a new academic year amid growing political polarization in the classroom and mounting concerns about learning loss. As the 2024 election heats up and repo...
Aug 03, 2023
Natchez man, dog may have died due to heat
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A Natchez man and a dog were found dead at the Natchez Port. The Natchez Democrat reported the man's body was found on a boat dock by passing fishermen around 11:00 p.m. on Wed...
Aug 03, 2023
Man arrested on drug charge after Jackson chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man after a chase ended in a crash on Interstate 55. Officer Sam Brown said officers attempted to stop Earl Walters, 30, of Crowder, for speeding on M...
Aug 03, 2023
Highest-paying jobs in Jackson
The rich are getting richer, and have been for some time.Across the nation, wages have continued to rise this year despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to temper inflation. In June, average weekly ea...
Aug 03, 2023
Mississippi ex-law enforcement charged with civil rights offenses against 2 Black men during raid
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Six former law enforcement officers in Mississippi have been charged with federal civil rights offenses against two Black men who were brutalized for more than an hour during a h...
Aug 03, 2023
Natchez Balloon Festival releases live music lineup
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - The Natchez Balloon Festival will return for its 38th year! The Natchez Democrat reported organizers recently announced the music line-up for the event. The festival, which wil...
Aug 03, 2023
Coach concerned about maintenance at Grove Park
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson coaching icon is looking for action when it comes to the upkeep of Grove Park. Coach Thomas Cheatham, Jr., said the lack of maintenance is the main problem that needs...
Aug 03, 2023
Laurel man arrested for fentanyl possession
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) - Laurel police arrested a man, who was allegedly in possession of fentanyl. On August 1, police conducted a search warrant at a home in the 1300 block of North 1st Avenue. During...
Aug 03, 2023
Man found guilty of molestation in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A 40-year-old man was found guilty of molestation in Jones County. The Laurel Leader Call reported Celestino Ramos was found guilty on Monday, July 31. He was sentenced to...
Aug 03, 2023
How to keep your cars safe in the Mississippi heat
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The state of Mississippi is known for a lot of things, including its hot summers. Health officials said it's vital to stay safe during the summer months, especially while trave...
Aug 03, 2023