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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Though Mississippi may be a rural state, U.S. Census Bureau data on how residents get to work may still be surprising. With the average Mississippian driving close to 20,000 miles annually, it is likely correct to assume that many of those miles come from the daily work commute. However, the U.S. […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As the New Year ushers in a new beginning for Mississippians, a report revealed that fatal car accidents on New Year’s claimed far too many lives. CarInsurance analyzed …

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The new year marks the start of a family leave policy with origins in the 2025 Legislative Session. House Bill 1063, signed by Governor Tate Reeves last March, established p…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Baptist Medical Center welcomed its first baby delivered in 2026 on Thursday. According to the hospital, Joshua Maurice James Collins was born at 12:16 a.m. to S…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – When people think of famous artists from Mississippi, musical artists often come to mind; however, the state has also left its mark in the visual arts. The state is full of …

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Though trees may be abundant statewide, an unhealthy tree or dangerous weather conditions may cause serious damage to the property of Mississippians. Trees falling on cars, houses, and power lines have caused property damage, injuries and deaths across the state in recent years. Though many incidents were either not foreseeable or […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For Mississippians looking to better manage stress in 2026, polling data revealed they have much room to do so. Financial management firm iSelect further conducted detailed research on finance, education, work, mental health, relationships and health-related financial stress. States were then ranked from one (most stressed) to 50 (least stressed) in […]

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi College’s (MC) bicentennial celebration is set to begin in January as students return to campus for the spring semester. In late 2024, the school announced academic and athletic restructuring. Among other things, the state’s oldest university announced the end of its football program and an eventual name change to Mississippi […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A prominent actor who graduated from Jackson State University (JSU) brought home a major award Sunday at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Tramell Tillman had a breakout year in 2025. Last year, Tillman made Emmy history as the first Black man to win for outstanding supporting actor in the drama series “Severance.” […]

JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Though federal taxes and refunds are the focus of the April 15 deadline, state taxes are still owed, and a state refund may be available for Mississippians.