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PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Braves announced on Tuesday that the 2024 season will be their last in Pearl. Pearl Mayor Jake Windham said he was disheartened by the news. The M-Braves have been part of the Pearl community for 20 years. Windham said the city tried to come to an agreement with the [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Municipal League met at the Mississippi State Capitol on Wednesday to discuss changes to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). PERS has quickly become one of the most pressing issue among Mississippi lawmakers and their state-employed constituents. Members of the Mississippi Municipal League shared their concerns with the most [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi will see freezing temperatures in the coming days with temperatures dropping near the single digits. Whether you're at home or on the road, officials said you should plan ahead and be prepared. Make sure your faucets are dripping, and make sure your car has enough gas. And as colder weather [...]

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The 18-year-old Mississippi National Guardsman, who suffered a severe heat stroke during a drill at Camp Shelby, is still recovering. Colby Maury-Rice's father, Eddie Dockery, said his son began taking his first steps on his own on Christmas Day. He's also learning how to speak again and regain some memory. Rice [...]

ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities are still searching for the three teenagers who escaped from the Henley-Young-Patton Youth Detention Center for a second time. In the last three days, Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said deputies, Natchez police and the U.S. Marshals Service have investigated more than 300 calls or tips in reference to the possible [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The entire City of Jackson and the City of Flowood have been placed under state imposed boil water notices. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), water sampling showed the presence of E. coli bacteria in both water supplies. Both notices were issued on Thursday, January 11. The notice [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing a 73-year-old man and shooting an ATM serviceman appeared in court on Thursday, January 11. Robert Jackson, 31, has been charged with murder, aggravated assault and armed robbery. A judge set his bond at $3 million ($1 million for each charge). During his court appearance, Jackson [...]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday that nearly 21 million children will receive expanded grocery benefits this summer across all but 15 states. 

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson said they want residents to be prepared for the upcoming freezing temperatures. The temperatures are expected to be below freezing early next week. Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba asked neighbors to be safe during the extreme cold. On Monday, January 11, the city will open [...]

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Braves announced 2024 will be the team's final season in Pearl. The Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves will be relocating to Columbus, Georgia, as of the start of the 2025 season. "We want to thank Pearl, the surrounding Jackson community and the state of Mississippi for [...]