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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VIDEO: Suspect leads police on chase in Byhalia

1 day ago | wjtv.com | Raven Copeland

BYHALIA, Miss. — WREG is learning more about a police chase that started in Marshall County and ended in DeSoto County. The witness who took the video, Joseph Bloodgood, says this all started yesterday when the driver sped through a red light at Highway 309. Video Player is loading. Police chase Courtesy of Joseph YoungbloodCurrent Time 0:00Duration 1:11Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Fourth of July pool party essentials

3 days ago | wjtv.com | Charlie Fripp

Host a Fourth of July pool party that guests will never forgetThe Fourth of July is fast approaching, and if you have access to a pool, there is no better time than now to start planning the ultimate Fourth of July pool party. If you think you have everything you need already, you might be surprised to learn there’s more to throwing a successful gathering than just pool floats and lounge chairs.
Paris Saint-Germain beats the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to reach Club World Cup round of 16

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Bella Munson

SEATTLE (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain didn’t allow a single shot on goal as the European powerhouse beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Monday and advanced to the Club World Cup round of 16. Paris Saint-Germain opened the scoring in the 35th minute when a shot from Vitinha that would’ve finished well wide of the net hit teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and deflected in. The UEFA Champions League winners scored again in the 66th minute as the Sounders’ transition defense broke down.
Illegal animal dumping leads to overcrowding at Hattiesburg shelter

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hub City Humane Society in Hattiesburg said illegal animal dumping has caused critical overcrowding at the shelter. Last week, officials said the Hub City Humane Society rescued five animals that had been illegally dumped nearby.
Mississippi wins 3 awards for economic accomplishments

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

by: Sethanie Smith Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:37 AM CDT Updated: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:37 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi was honored by Area Development magazine with a Gold Shovel Award, which recognizes the state’s accomplishments in economic development throughout 2024.
Gluckstadt police seize 19,000 pills in drug bust

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

GLUCKSDADT, Miss. (WJTV) – Gluckstadt police announced a man is facing new charges in connection to an ongoing narcotics investigation. Following his initial arrest on May 27, police said Kendarius M. Bess was brought back before Gluckstadt Municipal Court and charged with two counts of trafficking by sale of a controlled substance in a restricted area.
Jackson Driver Service Bureau station closed this week

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

by: Sethanie Smith Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:11 AM CDT Updated: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:11 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Driver Service Bureau (DSB) station in Jackson will be closed this week. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Woodrow Wilson station will be closed June 23-27.
Two injured in Brandon block party shooting

5 days ago | wjtv.com | Kaitlin Howell

by: Kaitlin Howell Posted: Jun 22, 2025 / 07:23 AM CDT Updated: Jun 22, 2025 / 07:23 AM CDT BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Brandon police are investigating after two people were shot during a block party. The shooting occurred on Mary Myles Drive on Saturday, June 21. Brandon Police Chief Joseph French said two men sustained gunshot wounds during the event.
New Hampshire city in ‘Jumanji’ marks 30th anniversary with animal costume race

6 days ago | wjtv.com | Kathy McCormack

Madeline Murphy remembers the instructions she was given on the set of “Jumanji” when she was an extra some 30 years ago: “Pretend you’re frightened and you’re screaming because an elephant’s coming after you.”So, that’s what she did in the Central Square of Keene, New Hampshire, running back and forth, over and over, on a long day in November 1994. “I was pretty tired by the end of the day, and it was cold,” said Murphy, 61. She got a check for $60.47 — and several seconds of screen time.
New Survey Reveals Oklahoma Pet Owners Prioritize Quality Time and Adventures with Their Pet--but Majority Are Skipping Crucial Preventive Care

6 days ago | wjtv.com

VANCOUVER, Wash., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Banfield Pet Hospital, the nation's leading provider of high-quality preventive care, surveyed 5,000 pet owners across the U.S. to uncover state-by-state pet owner superlatives. According to these new findings, pet owners in Oklahoma are among the most likely to … … Not leave their pet's side: