Category Archives: WJTV
JSU, JPS launch Jackson Middle College program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) and Jackson Public School District (JPS) will host an open house and signing day for the inaugural cohort of the Jackson Middle College (JMC). Th...
Aug 01, 2023
Mississippians hope to win big with Mega Millions jackpot
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - People in the Pine Belt hope to win some big money during Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot is now more than $1 billion. "I'd take it in and take care of my bill...
Aug 01, 2023
Man convicted in 1990 Rankin County rape case dies in prison
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man, who was recently convicted in Rankin County for a 1990 rape case, has died in prison. The Rankin County Coroner's Office said Daniel Ray Skaggs died in prison on T...
Aug 01, 2023
Jackson man sentenced for July 2020 homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has been sentenced in connection to a July 2020 homicide in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced Robert Thomas pled guilty to second-degree murder...
Aug 01, 2023
Jones County receives grant for new defibrillator
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A new grant aims to help Jones County Emergency Services save more lives. The Jones County Sheriff's Department has been awarded a $2,310 CenterPoint Energy Community Safe...
Aug 01, 2023
Jacques' remains closed until Friday hearing
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A hearing on a Vicksburg nightclub has been continued, however the business will be shut down until at least Friday, August 4. The Vicksburg Post reported Chancellor Debra Gi...
Aug 01, 2023
Farish Forward Festival aims to revitalize historic area
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new festival will honor the legacy of Jackson's historic Farish Street. The inaugural Farish Forward Festival will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August...
Aug 01, 2023
Man sentenced to life for shooting death of Mississippi deputy
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man accused of killing a Hancock County deputy in 2021 pled guilty in the case. WXXV reported Joseph Michael Rohrbacker was sentenced to life in prison in connection t...
Aug 01, 2023
16-year-old Chick-Fil-A worker sent home over 'unnatural' hair color
HARRISBURG, N.C. (WJZY) -- Sixteen-year-old Autumn Williams is still trying to understand how the blonde hair color in her braids was deemed unnatural at her Chick-Fil-A job. She says she felt singled...
Aug 01, 2023
Mississippi's Primary Election is one week away. Here's what you should know
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With Mississippi's Primary Election Day in one week, Mississippians are encouraged to be prepared to cast their ballots. Polls for the August 8 Primary Election will be open fr...
Aug 01, 2023