Category Archives: wjtv
One lane of I-55 northbound Pearl Street exit reopens
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reopened one lane of the Interstate 55 northbound Pearl Street exit in Jackson. MDOT reopens US 98 bridge over Pearl River T...
Jul 08, 2025
Free expungement clinic in Jackson: What you need to know
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A free expungement clinic will be held in Jackson at the Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University (JSU). The clinic will be held October 28 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The ...
Oct 21, 2022
Vicksburg leaders want your input on new Riverfront Park
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Vicksburg will host a town hall meeting to discuss the new Riverfront Park. The meeting will be held at the Ardis T. Williams, Sr. Auditorium on October 26 from 5...
Oct 21, 2022
Jackson wastewater hauler pleads guilty to Clean Water Act violation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, an employee of Partridge-Sibley Industrial Services, Inc. pled guilty for his part in illegally discharging industrial waste into the Jackson sewer system. Partridg...
Oct 18, 2022
Pearl property owners, rental agent settle racial discrimination lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, the Justice Department announced that SSM Properties LLC, and Steven and Sheila Maulding, the owners of several apartment complexes in Pearl, Mississippi, and their...
Oct 18, 2022
Entergy Mississippi offers electric bill assistance: Here's how to apply
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Entergy Mississippi is offering a one-time bill assistance credit to some electric customers who meet certain criteria. The credit is part of a $3.2 million Operations Bil...
Oct 14, 2022
Jackson teen arrested for shooting on Castle Hill Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a 17-year-old male for allegedly injuring another man in a shooting. Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn said the victim was shot inside a vehicle on Castle...
Oct 13, 2022
Silver Alert canceled for Tate County teen
UPDATE: TATE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued Cayden Schappach has been canceled. He has located and is safe. TATE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is...
Oct 12, 2022
Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) has declared October 17-22, 2022, Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. "When it comes to a severe storm, preparation could...
Oct 12, 2022
Mississippi Match 5 player wins more than $202,000
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced the jackpot for the Mississippi Match 5 was hit for the Tuesday, Oct. 11 drawing by one player. The winning ticket is worth ...
Oct 12, 2022