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Vicksburg mayor considers emergency order in wake of violence
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said he’s considering a civil emergency after a string of violence in the city. The mayor said the most recent incidents have happened at Jacques’ Bar. In one week, three people were injured as a result of a shooting, and two women were injured last weekend […] → Read More
What to know about tax filing extension
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – If you’re expecting a tax refund this year, it may take a while. More than 70 million refunds have been issued so far, but the IRS is backlogged and understaffed. If you don’t have the time to fill out your paperwork by tomorrow, you can file for an extension. However, you’ll […] → Read More
Tree falls on Jackson home due to severe weather
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Severe weather caused damage across the state on Tuesday, April 13. One Jackson resident in Hanford Place had a tree fall on their home. The storm damage destroyed their Cadillac vehicle and the garage. Silk Brown, a neighbor, said he was home at the time the damage took place. “I heard […] → Read More
Tree falls on Jackson home due to severe weather
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Severe weather caused damage across the state on Tuesday, April 13. One Jackson resident in Hanford Place had a tree fall on their home. The storm damage destroyed their Cadillac vehicle and the garage. Silk Brown, a neighbor, said he was home at the time the damage took place. “I heard […] → Read More
Jackson neighbors frustrated as garbage pickup is a no-show
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In the midst of the garbage collection contract, one neighborhood still hasn’t had a trash day since the expiration of the contract with waste management. The people living in the Broadmoor community said Thursday, March 31 was the last time their garbage was collected. According to community members their usual days […] → Read More
Vice President Harris visits Greenville
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – On Friday, April 1, Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Greenville, Mississippi, to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting and up… → Read More
Eight-year-old boy in stable condition after being shot in head in Mississippi
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) – An eight-year-old boy, who was shot in the head while playing on his porch, was listed in stable condition on Thursday, March 31. Dylan Johnson’s father, Ben Johnson, said his son was playing outside in his usual spot on Monday, March 28. “He was playing on our back porch in […] → Read More
Eight-year-old boy in stable condition after being shot in head in Yazoo
YAZOO, Miss. (WJTV) – An eight-year-old boy who was shot in the head while playing on his porch is now in stable condition. Dylan Johnson’s father, Ben Johnson said Monday, March 28 his son was playing outside in his usual spot. “He was playing on our back porch in Yazoo City, his safe place without […] → Read More
Class remains virtual at Holmes CC Goodman Campus
GOODMAN, Miss. (WJTV) – Holmes Community College (HCC) Goodman Campus classes will be held virtually on Monday, March 28. School leaders ask students to check Canvas for their assignments on Monday. Classes are expected to be held in-person again on Tuesday, March 29. Students who live in the dorms should not plan to stay until […] → Read More
Car catches fire in front of Jackson shopping center
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An electrical fire caused a car to burst into flames in Jackson on Friday, March 25. The Jackson Fire Department were on the scene for over an hour trying to extinguish the flame. The driver said it started when she tried to use a portable air pump to inflate a flat […] → Read More
Judge issues 2nd order of contempt for Hinds County Jail
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Following over a month’s long hearing of United States vs. Hinds County, Federal District Court Judge Carlton Reeves issued a decision that the Raymond Detention Center will remain in civil contempt. Reeves said the evidentiary hearing proved that problems with staffing, use of force and inadequate living conditions are still prevalent, […] → Read More
Edwards teen hospitalized after being shot five times
EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) – A 15-year-old boy was shot five times in front of an Edwards convenience store Tuesday afternoon. According to Edwards Chief Terence Crump, Courtney Hodge was walking along 100th block of Wither Street and a tan Chevy Malibu drove by and fired shots. The teen was accompanied by an 18-year-old man and another […] → Read More
Two killed in shooting on Forrest Avenue in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people are dead following a shooting Monday night on Forrest Avenue and Locksley Drive in Jackson. Jackson police responded to the scene just before 10:00 p.m. and discovered the targeted vehicle. One man was dead at the steering wheel while another man was found dead near. “We found multiple shell […] → Read More
City of Ridgeland opts out of medical marijuana
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – According to the state law, a city can opt out of the processing, sale, cultivation, and/or distribution of medical marijuana and marijuana products within a city under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act. Ridgeland is one of the first cities to make that decision. According to Ward 6 Alderman Wesley Hamlin, people […] → Read More
Waste Management sends letter to Jackson leaders over garbage contract
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Waste Management of Mississippi Inc. has released a letter to Jackson mayor and city council members citing their refusal to engage in any negotiations. The company said it is currently collecting waste pursuant to its contract with the City. “The Mayor cannot create an emergency in an attempt to end […] → Read More
ACLU leaders call JPD checkpoints “unconstitutional”
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Mississippi officials said they want the Jackson Police Department to end “unconstitutional checkpoints” in the city. They said the new Ticket, Arrest, and Tow initiative (T.A.T.) is a bad policy. Jackson Police Chief James Davis announced the new initiative at the beginning of 2022. ACLU […] → Read More
Blues Marathon to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Blues Marathon returns to the capital city this weekend. Runners from around the world will be racing through the city of Jackson while enjoying live music from local artist. Visit Jackson predicts the event will have a substantial economic impact for the city’s tourism. Hundreds of volunteers and spectators are […] → Read More
Mayor addresses water problems in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For weeks, people in South Jackson have been dealing with little to no water pressure. This weekend, people who live in the Georgetown Subdivision said they have been dealing with sewage backup for more than a year. They said they’re frustrated with the city. On Monday, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba talked […] → Read More
Jackson mayor holds weekly news conference
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba will hold a weekly news conference on Monday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m. Lumumba will speak at the Museum of Natural Science to provide city updates, discuss issues and initiatives and answer questions. Visit Jackson leaders will also announce the 2022 marketing initiatives during the city’s Bicentennial […] → Read More
Activists want Mississippi lawmakers to pass new animal cruelty bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Animal activists are hopeful Mississippi lawmakers will pass a new bill that would incorporate more accountability for those who commit acts of animal cruelty. The bill is called Buddy’s law, named after a beloved neighborhood dog who was badly burned by a 12-year-old in Tate County. Animal advocates believe if such […] → Read More