Category Archives: WJTV
Man wanted for Wainwright Avenue homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a warrant has been issued for a man in connection to a recent homicide. Police are searching for Trevonne Alfred in connection to the homicide that hap...
Jun 28, 2023
Ship carrying debris from Titan submersible returns to Newfoundland port
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland (AP) - A ship that had been searching for the ill-fated Titan submersible is back in port in St. John's, Newfoundland, Wednesday, with debris from the destroyed vessel. The Ca...
Jun 28, 2023
Jackson woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson woman pled guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Court documents showed that Latasha Wise, 36, conspired with two other individuals to obtain bank loans through ...
Jun 28, 2023
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Mississippi
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Mississippi using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from the ...
Jun 28, 2023
Is the Confederate flag still an issue in Mississippi elections? Chris McDaniel campaign tries to revive it
Mississippi's former flag with a Confederate emblem in its canton was an issue - sometimes a major one - in state politics and elections for decades before it was officially changed via a vote of the ...
Jun 28, 2023
Panama City Beach's rip currents explained
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - Sadly, the rip currents in Panama City Beach can quickly turn from calm to deadly. "Rip currents are fast, narrow moving channels of water that will pull you out away ...
Jun 28, 2023
Tracking the Tropics: Is it normal to go without Saharan dust this late?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The tropics have been bustling with activity. Free from Saharan dust, several tropical waves have rolled off the coast of Africa in the last few weeks. But is this trend expected ...
Jun 28, 2023
Three escape from Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three teenagers have escaped from the Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center overnight. Leaders with the Hinds County Sheriff's Office said one detainee and one guard...
Jun 28, 2023
Jackson leader aims to help senior citizens after storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson city councilman has called for volunteers to help senior citizens replace food lost after recent severe storms. Power outages across the Jackson-metro area have force...
Jun 27, 2023
Sewage backup causes issue for West Jackson restaurant
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A staple in the West Jackson community is facing serious drainage issues due to blocked pipes. Maxine's Country Kitchen has been serving up tasty food in the community for 30 y...
Jun 27, 2023