Brandon Raines
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Guests’ fossils identified during Fossil Roadshow in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science held its 20th annual Fossil Roadshow. Visitors were able to get expert identifications on fossils they have found. The museum curators say they identified fossils of a giant ground sloth and giant bison. The roadshow also featured fossil exhibitors from across the country displaying hundreds […] → Read More
Donation drive fills shelves for Mississippi children, caregivers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Magnolia Medical Foundation is collecting food items for Mississippi children and their caregivers. The foundation partnered with the Rho Lambda Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health to donate nonperishable items. The donations will go to local families facing hardships and […] → Read More
Jackson leaders strike down proposal expanding police department
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson City Council struck down a request to expand the Jackson Police Department (JPD) by 100 officers next year. The City Council acknowledged that JPD is understaffed, but some members doubt the ability of hiring 100 new officers. Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, suggested that the department hire 100 new […] → Read More
Councilman hosts “Stop the Violence” march in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson residents and local organizations took to the streets Sunday for a “Stop the Violence” march. The march, which was hosted by Councilman Kenneth Stokes, began at the Medgar Evers home before ending at the Margaret Walker Center. The Better Men Society and the Association of Black Social Workers were a […] → Read More
Jacksonians react to Tyre Nichols video
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – People in Jackson say they’re disappointed and angered by the actions of the officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. People and city leaders say they were heartbroken to see the body camera footage of 29-year-old Nichols being pulled from his car and beaten. Some say they’re disappointed that police […] → Read More
Mississippi leaders react to Tyre Nichols death
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Government and organization leaders say they’re disturbed by the violent death of Tyre Nichols. They are calling for stricter law enforcement policies. The brutal beating and death of Nichols has many asking why Memphis police acted with such force. “What were they thinking at that moment? Is there that much rage […] → Read More
Mississippi’s first medical marijuana sale made in Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) – The first legal medical marijuana sale in Mississippi history took place in Brookhaven on Wednesday, January25. Mockingbird Cannabis supplied six different strands of flower buds to The Cannabis Company. ”Some people have been waiting for this since 2020, since the Initiative 65. Unfortunately, that was struck down by Mississippi Supreme Court. […] → Read More
Vigil held for teenage girl shot, killed in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A vigil took place to honor the life of a teenager who was shot and killed in Jackson Wednesday night. Family and friends of 15-year-old Sha’Maya Anderson gathered in prayer on Sunday before releasing over a hundred balloons in her memory. Loved ones placed stuffed animals, notes and candles on Meadow […] → Read More
MBI investigating death of woman, 3-year-old in Bolton
BOLTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Police are investigating an apparent double homicide in Bolton on Saturday, January 7. The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, the Bolton Police Department and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are on the scene at Walter Vincent Memorial Apartments on L.C. Turner Circle. MBI officials said a 38-year-old woman and her three-year-old […] → Read More
Jackson restaurant closes again after losing water pressure
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The owners of Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe were excited to open their doors Tuesday. Staff were also pleased to see both breakfast and lunch crowds return to normal. Management said Broad Street regained water pressure Monday, but the water began to fluctuate by Tuesday morning. By 2:00 p.m., the […] → Read More
Jackson businesses hope water pressure will be restored soon
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Though some of Jackson’s boil water notices are being lifted, some local businesses and churches are still being affected by the ongoing water crisis. Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe has been closed since losing water pressure one week ago. Owner Jeff Good said as of Friday, the restaurant was still […] → Read More
Jackson restaurants impacted again by citywide boil water notice
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Restaurants in Jackson are once again being impacted by a citywide boil water notice. Broad Street Bakery has been closed since Tuesday due to the loss in water pressure. Owners said the restaurant is losing around $7,000 a day. Employees are also not being paid. Bravo and Sal and Mookie’s have […] → Read More
‘Worst case scenario’: Water pressure remains low in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba held a news conference on Tuesday, December 27 to discuss the ongoing water crisis. He warned that the city will be vulnerable until a proper water system is in place. Lumumba said the current situation with the city’s water system is a ‘worst case scenario.’ The […] → Read More
Some Jackson neighbors go without water for 72 hours
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson remains under a boil water notice after several main water breaks. Jackson neighbors say they are growing tired of the city’s water crisis. Neighbors are not happy about the latest boil water advisory, some saying they’ve been without water for the last 72 hours. City officials say […] → Read More
MSDH warns ICU bed availability is down amid high COVID, flu activity
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said there has been an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases in recent weeks across the state. State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney said the availability of intensive care unit (ICU) beds in Mississippi has decreased recently. He said rural hospitals have struggling […] → Read More
Warehouse catches fire on S Jefferson Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A fire broke out at a warehouse in Jackson on Saturday, November 19. Jackson Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Armon said the fire started at the warehouse around 9:30 p.m. near South Jefferson and South streets. There were many tires in the building, which prevented firefighters from being able to quickly put […] → Read More
Alabama students deliver water to Jackson amid crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An Alabama youth group traveled four and a half hours on Saturday to bring bottled water to Jacksonians. Teenagers with the Z Factor Leadership Program in Sheffield, Alabama woke up early to bring 13,000 pounds of bottled water to those in need in Jackson. The program is made up of students […] → Read More
Gov. Reeves signs legislation for largest economic development project in state history
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed legislation that finalizes the largest economic development deal in state history. Steel Dynamics, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its partners will be investing $2.5 billion into Mississippi. The deal will lead to the creation of 1,000 jobs with an average salary of $93,000. “This is […] → Read More
Mississippi lottery players hope to win $1B Powerball jackpot
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Powerball Jackpot continues to grow, reaching a near record total. A few people have been out taking their chances at winning Monday night’s Powerball drawing. The grand prize is up to $1 billion after no one had the matching numbers Saturday. This is only the second time in Powerball history […] → Read More
Are Jackson restaurants back to normal after water crisis?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson restaurants are beginning to bounce back from the city’s water crisis, but business has not returned to normal. Restaurants owners said customers are more comfortable with dining out after the city’s boil water notice was lifted. “What we’ve seen over the past few weeks is thankfully a return to the […] → Read More