Wjtv news
WJTV is a television station licensed to Jackson, Mississippi, and serving the Jackson metropolitan area. Here are some key facts about WJTV:
Channel Information:
- Channel: 12 (VHF digital)
- Subchannels: WJTV-DT2 (MeTV), WJTV-DT3 (Ion)
- Affiliation: CBS
News and Programming:
- WJTV News: The station produces a morning news program, "WJTV News This Morning," and a evening news program, "WJTV News at 5" and "WJTV News at 10."
- Sports: WJTV airs high school football and basketball games, as well as Mississippi State University and University of Mississippi sports.
- Entertainment: The station airs a variety of programming, including sitcoms, dramas, and reality TV shows.
History:
- WJTV first signed on the air in 1953 as a CBS affiliate.
- The station has undergone several changes in ownership and format over the years, including a brief period as an independent station in the 1980s.
- In 2009, WJTV began broadcasting in high definition.
Awards and Recognition:
- WJTV has won several awards for its news and sports coverage, including multiple Emmy Awards and Associated Press awards.
- The station's news team has also been recognized for its investigative reporting and community service.
Online Presence:
- WJTV has a strong online presence, with a website (wjtv.com) that features news, sports, and weather updates, as well as live streaming of its newscasts.
- The station is also active on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.