WJTV-TV (Jackson, MS)

WJTV began broadcasting on January 20, 1953, marking it as the first television station in Mississippi. It transmitted an analog signal on UHF channel 25 and was established by The Clarion-Ledger, the morning newspaper in Jackson. Shortly after, the afternoon publication, the Jackson Daily News, launched WSLI on channel 12. Initially, WJTV served as a primary NBC affiliate and also had a secondary connection with the DuMont Television Network, while WSLI was affiliated with CBS. When WJBT (now WLBT) started broadcasting on channel 3, WJTV lost its NBC affiliation but continued to share ABC programming with channel 3, alongside airing DuMont content.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. hits long homer on first pitch in his return to Braves after missing 1 year

1 day ago | wjtv.com | Charles Odum

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed his first pitch 467 feet for a home run in his dramatic return to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Making his first appearance in almost one year, the 2023 NL MVP, was activated from the injured list and restored to the Braves’ lineup almost one year after he tore his left ACL. Acuña, in his customary leadoff position in the lineup, turned on a fastball from San Diego right-hander Nick Pivetta’ and sent the ball into the seats in left-center.
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in first phase of a major exchange

2 days ago | wjtv.com | Samya Kullab |Hanna Arhirova

CHERNIHIV REGION, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange Friday, swapping hundreds of soldiers and civilians in the first phase of an exchange that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in the 3-year-old war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the first phase brought home 390 Ukrainians, including soldiers and civilians, with further releases expected over the weekend that will make it the largest swap of the war.
Pine Belt agencies attend Crisis Intervention Team training

2 days ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Law enforcement agencies from across the Pine Belt joined forces to improve how they respond to mental health calls. Hattiesburg police, Forrest County deputies and other area agencies took park in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training on Thursday. “It’s important, so we can recognize quickly whether somebody is in a mental crisis, or they’re just not responding to our law enforcement presence. It doesn’t stop us from doing our job.
Brookhaven appoints interim police chief

3 days ago | wjtv.com | Kristopher White

by: Kristopher White Posted: May 22, 2025 / 02:02 PM CDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 04:14 PM CDT BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Brookhaven Board of Aldermen appointed an acting interim police chief.
In-person absentee voting begins soon for 2025 Municipal General Election

3 days ago | wjtv.com | Kristopher White

by: Kristopher White Posted: May 22, 2025 / 10:03 AM CDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 06:20 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2025 Municipal General Election will be held on June 3 in Mississippi. In-Person Absentee VotingMunicipal Clerk’s Offices will be open Saturday, May 24 from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the Municipal General Election.
Peak Memorial Day and summer travel anticipated at Jackson airport

3 days ago | wjtv.com | Kristopher White

by: Kristopher White Posted: May 21, 2025 / 04:36 PM CDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 04:36 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2025 summer travel season is underway at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). Airlines have reported a surge in demand for reservations during the Memorial Day holiday period and throughout the summer.
ACLU of Mississippi demands transparency in police oversight cases

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Kristopher White

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Mississippi and local partners launched the Seven States Safety Campaign on May 21. According to the ACLU, they filed coordinated public records requests to uncover police misconduct in Rankin County, Mississippi, and six other states where the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under former President Joe Biden, found police engaged in unconstitutional and racially discriminatory policing.
Magee mayor won't seek re-election due to health concerns

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

by: Brandon Raines Posted: May 21, 2025 / 02:08 PM CDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 05:13 PM CDT MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) – The mayor of Magee announced that he will no longer seek re-election. Mayor Dale Berry made the announcement during Tuesday’s board meeting. Berry said he will not seek re-election due to health concerns. “I’m very proud of the work we’ve done over the past eight years.
Boil water alert issued for St. Thomas Water Association

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Kristopher White

by: Kristopher White Posted: May 21, 2025 / 11:10 AM CDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 11:10 AM CDT HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A system-wide boil water notice has been issued for the St. Thomas Water Association in Hinds County. The notice, which was issued on May 20, affects all 182 connections.
Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Anne D'Innocenzio

NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s challenge to revive sales and its status as a cheap chic retailer just got more complicated. The discounter announced on Wednesday that sales fell more than expected in the first quarter, and the retailer warned they will slip for all of 2025 year as its customers, worried over the impact of tariffs and the economy, pull back on spending. Target also said customer boycotts did some damage during the latest quarter.