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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi is less than 50 days away from the General Election, and the candidates for governor are still crisscrossing their way through the state. Democratic candidate for governor Brandon Presley made a stop at Jackson State University (JSU) on Tuesday, September 19 for National Voter Registration Day. He urged young voters [...]

The Alabama Education Association (AEA) is hosting a press conference to discuss the tasing and arrest of Minor High School Band Director Johnny Mims. 

The millions of people who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover the cost of groceries and other necessities are about to get a bump in their benefits starting on Oct. 1.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A $12 million parking garage has been completed on the Belhaven University campus in Jackson. Leaders said the new five-story parking complex is now open. They said the parking garage helps solve the university's parking challenges. The garage was constructed over the existing parking lot between Heidelberg Gymnasium and Dr. Billy [...]

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Nearly three weeks after a ransomware attack on Hinds County's computer systems, several county offices remain closed. Residents are unable to access services, such as renewing car tags and paying taxes. The hack has also caused problems for county election workers as they prepare for the November 7 General Election. [...]

RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Richland police announced two people were arrested after a chase into Jackson. Investigators said they were alerted about a possible stolen vehicle traveling through Richland around 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20. Officers observed the vehicle traveling on U.S. 49 and exiting onto Interstate 20 West. Police said they attempted to [...]

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A second Hinds County supervisor has contested the August primary runoff election results. Incumbent District 4 Supervisor Vern Gavin filed a petition to contest his loss to Wanda Evers. He alleged that Mississippi Election Code violations were committed by poll workers during the runoff. Gavin also alleged that Evers did [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The president of Mars Wrigley, North America bestowed a $100,000 gift to establish The Pearl and George Vincent Educational Excellence Scholarship in honor of his parents. The parents of Anton Vincent, a Jackson native, served on the faculty at Jackson State University (JSU) for 25 years. “My parents were lifelong educators, between [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police identified the body that was found in Richland Creek on Tuesday, September 19. Officer Sam Brown said the body of 29-year-old Dan Belton was discovered when officers canvassed the area near Old Highway 49 east. The victim's body had multiple gunshot wounds. According to Brown, Belton had been reported [...]

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's General Election will be held on November 7, but some Hinds County residents are concerned about readiness. During the Hinds County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, poll managers expressed their anxiety after not being paid during the primary election on August 8. Poll manager Shelia Davis said she's [...]