Category Archives: WJTV
Judge approves proposed Jackson sewer oversight move
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal court hearing was held on Monday, July 31 to discuss the future of the City of Jackson's sewage system. Judge Henry Wingate proposed a stipulate order, giving Third-P...
Aug 01, 2023
Hinds County District 1 Supervisor candidates focus on infrastructure
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Each of Hinds County's supervisors face primary challengers in 2023. Twenty candidates and incumbents are fighting for five seats on the board. Even amidst a crowded field...
Aug 01, 2023
See how your school district is spending federal COVID funds
Mississippi received over $2.5 billion from the federal government in pandemic relief money in 2020 and 2021 to improve education and to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a little ove...
Aug 01, 2023
Two injured in Jackson apartment fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters said at least two people, including a child, were injured during an apartment fire. The fire happened at the Village Apartments on Raymond Road on Tuesday,...
Aug 01, 2023
Is tonight your lucky night? Mega Millions $1.1 billion jackpot up for grabs again
(NEXSTAR) -- A estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot will again be up for grabs Tuesday night, giving lottery players a chance to snap an unlucky streak that has stretched on for months. The cu...
Aug 01, 2023
Four injured in shooting near Columbus hospital
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WJTV) - Four people were injured after a shooting at or near a North Mississippi hospital. WCBI reported the shooting happened at or near Baptist Golden Triangle on Monday, July 31 ar...
Jul 31, 2023
Hattiesburg mother wants answers after 16-year-old son is killed
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A Hattiesburg mother wants answers after her 16-year-old son was shot and killed. Latesha Keys said her son, Kaydan Price, was killed on Saturday, July 29 on North 19th Ave...
Jul 31, 2023
Trial date set for men accused of shooting at FedEx driver
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - A trial date has been set for the father and son accused of firing shots at a former FedEx driver in Mississippi. The Daily Leader reported the trial for Gregory Case a...
Jul 31, 2023
Mississippi receives more than 20,000 absentee ballots ahead of primary
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As of Monday, July 31, 2023, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) received more than 20,000 absentee ballots in Mississippi ahead of the 2023 Primary Election. The S...
Jul 31, 2023
Man sentenced for kidnapping after escaping from MDOC
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An inmate, who escaped from the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) in August 2022, pled guilty to two counts of kidnapping. Rankin County District Attorney Bubb...
Jul 31, 2023