Category Archives: wjtv

How to schedule monkeypox vaccinations in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Eligible Mississippians can now make their own appointments for monkeypox vaccinations through the Monkeypox Vaccine Scheduler. Appointments for monkeypox vaccination can be ma...
Jaylan Wright Sep 27, 2022

Jackson water system experiences multiple major leaks
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders said multiple major water leaks occurred during the weekend. They said crews are responding to the leaks throughout the city and will continue to prioritize rep...
Jaylan Wright Sep 26, 2022

Byram begins process of finding water wells
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Byram is currently in the process of finding locations for its own personal water wells separate from the City of Jackson's water supply. "This is my third term as ma...
Jaylan Wright Sep 22, 2022

Woman accused of shooting Jones County 4-year-old arrested
Editor's note: This story has been updated with the correct name for the suspect. JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies announced a suspect was arrested for allegedly shooting a four-year...
Jaylan Wright Sep 20, 2022

Crews work to fix power feed at Jackson water treatment plant
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders said the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility remained at steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 91 PSI as of Tuesday, Sept. 20. All...
Jaylan Wright Sep 20, 2022

Greenville man arrested for making threats to commit mass shooting
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was held in jail without bond following his arrest on Friday, September 9 for allegedly making online threats to commit a mass shooting in Greenville. According to cou...
Jaylan Wright Sep 15, 2022

Yazoo County woman killed in head-on collision
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Yazoo City woman was killed in a head-on collision with another vehicle on Tuesday, September 13. The crash happened on Anding Oil City Road west of Spires Lane. Accordi...
Jaylan Wright Sep 14, 2022

Audit shows potential savings at three Mississippi school districts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - According to new performance audits released by State Auditor Shad White's office, three school districts in Mississippi could save taxpayers annually. The three school distric...
Jaylan Wright Sep 14, 2022

Jackson receives reports of discolored water, pressure issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders said the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility remained at steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 89 PSI. Leaders also said that all ...
Jaylan Wright Sep 13, 2022

2nd Early Bird drawing for $1,000 set for Sept. 16
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Lottery Insiders have a chance to win a trip to New York City and be among a select group with a shot to become the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year. Officia...
Jaylan Wright Sep 12, 2022
