Category Archives: WJTV
MBI investigates deputy-involved shooting at Meridian church
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi authorities are investigating after a deputy-involved shooting happened at a Meridian Church. The Meridian Star reported the shooting happened just after 11:00 a.m...
Jun 23, 2023
Marshalls to open at Outlets of Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Marshalls will open a new store in the Jackson-metro area. The store will be located at the Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl. The business will be in the former Off 5th Saks Fifth...
Jun 23, 2023
Small plane crashes near Ocean Springs Middle School shortly after takeoff
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) - A small plane crashed just after takeoff Friday in Mississippi, landing on a practice field at Ocean Springs Middle School, police said. The pilot, the lone person on the p...
Jun 23, 2023
Water discharge begins decreasing at Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) announced they began decreasing the water discharge at the Barnett Reservoir on Friday, June 23. Entire...
Jun 23, 2023
Yazoo City police chief resigns after short time on the job
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - The chief of the Yazoo City Police Department has resigned after a short time on the job. Yazoo City leaders said that Fredrick Randle submitted his letter of resignation on...
Jun 23, 2023
Warren County woman shot in neck with pellet gun
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A Warren County woman was injured after being shot in the neck with a pellet gun. Vicksburg Daily News reported the shooting happened on Old Highway 27 after 8:00 p.m. on Thu...
Jun 23, 2023
Ohio father accused of killing his 3 young sons indicted on murder charges, could face death penalty
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) - A grand jury has indicted an Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his three young sons on murder charges - charges he could face the death penalty for. Chad Doerman, 32, was indic...
Jun 23, 2023
Woman killed in Warren County crash
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - One person has died after a crash in Warren County. Vicksburg Daily News reported the single-vehicle crash happened on Fisher Ferry Road near Olde Trace Drive on Thursday, Ju...
Jun 23, 2023
19-year-old passenger on Titan submersible was 'terrified' to go, family member says
(NEXSTAR) - The 19-year-old passenger aboard Titan's ill-fated dive to the wreckage of the Titanic was "terrified" to go on the trip, but went anyway so as not to disappoint his Titanic-obsessed dad, ...
Jun 23, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 23-25
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (June 23 through 25) around Mississipp...
Jun 23, 2023