Category Archives: wjtv
I-55 closure in Panola County could affect gameday traffic
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An interstate closure in Panola County could affect the travel plans for Jackson State and Ole Miss football fans. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportati...
Sep 09, 2022
Cash 4 players win more than half-a-million dollars
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - More than 200 Cash 4 players in Mississippi won upwards of half-a-million dollars in combined winnings from the Sunday, Sept. 4 evening drawing with the winning combination of ...
Sep 08, 2022
How Jackson neighbors can get help paying water bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The local organization, MS Strong, is working to help Jackson neighbors who have been affected by the water crisis pay their water bills. Those who are having financial difficu...
Sep 08, 2022
How to apply for MHP's 67th recruit class
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is now accepting applications for Cadet Class 67. The class is schedule to begin in late January 2023 and will last 18 weeks. Training will...
Sep 07, 2022
Jackson water samples show improvement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility has remained at a steady pressure for more than 24 hours, according to the City of Jackson. Leaders said the plant is currently working...
Sep 07, 2022
MHP responds to 3 fatal crashes during 2022 Labor Day Enforcement Period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2022 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period at midnight. According to MHP, troopers issued a total of 10,026 citations, made 270 arr...
Sep 06, 2022
Yazoo County man killed during fight over stolen bicycle
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo County deputies are investigating a homicide that happened on Monday, September 5. Yazoo County Sheriff Jake Sheriff said deputies received the call about the shooti...
Sep 06, 2022
Brandon police chief to resign effective Sept. 30
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - William Thompson announced he will resign his position as the Chief of Police for Brandon, Mississippi, effective September 30, 2022. According to Thompson, he accepted an oppo...
Aug 30, 2022
Emergency order issued due to Jackson's water crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney issued an emergency declaration due to Jackson's water crisis. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), emergency circ...
Aug 30, 2022
MDOT provides update on Highway 489 repairs
NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Highway 489 in Newton County near Marrow Road will be closed until at least next week, according to leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The ...
Aug 25, 2022