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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new Magnolia Tribune/Mason-Dixon Poll shows Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) enjoying a comfortable lead over Democratic challenger Brandon Presley. The poll shows Reeves leading Presley by eight points. "He's also over that 50% threshold, which is obviously what you're looking for to determine is this going to be indicative of the [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Police Department held a swearing in ceremony on Friday for its third group of returning officers. There are now a total of 245 officers on the force. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade named former Gluckstadt Police Chief Wendell Watts as the Assistant Chief of Operations. Former Deputy Chief Vincent [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (September 29-October 1) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Food Truck Friday in the Park - Jackson - Friday Belhaven Block Party - Jackson - Friday Elanore Swede [...]

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested for firing shots at the FBI office in Jackson. The incident happened on Thursday, October 5. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said officers responded to the location twice before locating the suspect. The man, who was identified as 26-year-old Mickel Williamson, was arrested without incident. Investigators said [...]

The governing board of Mississippi’s eight public universities has been planning to announce the next permanent president of Jackson State University on Oct. 23, according to a timeline of the search that was obtained through a public records request. A spokesperson for the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees wrote in an email that the timeline [...]

STARKVILLE, Miss (WJTV) - Mississippi State University (MSU) police announced a Columbus man was arrested for making a bomb threat against the university. The false report of a bomb happened on Friday, August 25 on the Starkville campus. MSU Police Chief Kenneth Rogers said Isaac Terrell Pryor, 36, of Columbus, was arrested on Thursday, October [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - R&B vocalist Cupid announced he will not be performing at the 164th Mississippi State Fair in Jackson. The singer announced his performance on Sunday, October 8 for "Line Dance with Cupid" will not take place. According to Cupid, he was told the full backend of the original contract would not be [...]

OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The University of Mississippi will be assessed a financial penalty and must meet requirements set by the commissioner after fans threw debris onto the field during the Rebels' game against Louisiana State University (LSU) on Saturday, September 30. A portion of the fourth quarter of the football game was interrupted and [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man's body was found in the trunk of a vehicle, according to Jackson police. Officer Sam Brown said police responded to the 4500 block of Raymond Road on Wednesday, October 4 after receiving a call about a shooting. When officers arrived at the location, they discovered the body in the [...]