Category Archives: WJTV
What to know about Mississippi’s 2023 tax-free weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Do you want to save some money on back-to-school shopping? Mississippi's Sales Tax Holiday is set for later this month. A sales tax holiday is a temporary period when sales tax...
Jul 07, 2023
Mississippi Democrats vote to remove leader, appoint new one in wild emergency meeting
In a rare and dramatic emergency meeting, the Mississippi Democratic Party's 80-member executive committee voted Thursday night to remove its leader and appoint a new one in the middle of a major elec...
Jul 07, 2023
Mysterious flying creature terrorizing Oklahoma family at night
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An Oklahoma City woman says she's being terrorized by a flying creature that continues to bang on the door of her back porch, causing her family to wake in a fright. "It's reall...
Jul 07, 2023
Bodycam video shows aftermath of elderly man's fiery death
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Two hours after her elderly father caught fire in the home they shared, Kendra Krueger gently kissed her dad's head as he lay critically burned in a Grand Rapids hospital....
Jul 07, 2023
Your Hometown: Brandon, Mississippi
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Brandon was incorporated on December 19, 1831. The city serves as the county seat of Rankin County. One of the main attractions in city is the Brandon Amphitheater....
Jul 07, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 7-9
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (July 7-9) around Mississippi. Central...
Jul 07, 2023
Hinds County leaders speak on crumbling courthouse
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of Jackson's buildings is in dire need of repair. The majestic art-deco style Hinds County Courthouse is a beacon of pride for the City of Jackson and for the citizens of H...
Jul 06, 2023
Mississippi Supreme Court hears arguments over House Bill 1020
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Oral arguments were heard on Thursday, July 6 in the Mississippi Supreme Court regarding the judicial appointment provision in House Bill 1020. Jackson residents appealed the C...
Jul 06, 2023
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. officials granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer's drug on Thursday, clearing the way for Medicare and other insurance plans to begin covering the treatment for pe...
Jul 06, 2023
OceanGate suspends operations after its Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic
The company that owned a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five onboard, said Thursday it has suspended operations. OceanGate announced the action i...
Jul 06, 2023