Category Archives: WJTV
Black man shot in the mouth by Mississippi deputy to file federal civil rights lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Two men - one of whom was shot in the mouth by a law enforcement officer - announced on Tuesday that they will file a federal civil rights lawsuit against a Mississippi sheriff's...
Jun 06, 2023
Strep A cases increase worldwide, say UMMC officials
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) officials said Streptococcus A cases have increased throughout the United States and worldwide over the last few months. Accordi...
Jun 06, 2023
Jackson receives $115 million for water infrastructure
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the City of Jackson will receive $115 million to support water infrastructure investments. The funding...
Jun 06, 2023
Mississippi congressional leaders ask VA to remove Pride flag
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - All Republican members of Mississippi's Congressional Delegation wrote a joint letter recommending the VA Secretary remove the Pride flag currently displayed at the Biloxi Nati...
Jun 06, 2023
Tougaloo College President Carmen Walters resigns
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tougaloo College President Carmen Walters announced she will step down as president of the Jackson college effective June 30, 2023. "I am overjoyed by all that my administrativ...
Jun 06, 2023
Search underway for murder suspect in Jasper County after standoff
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A search is underway in Jasper County for a murder suspect after a standoff on Monday, June 5. Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson said authorities were checking an aband...
Jun 06, 2023
Natchez man accused of raping elderly woman
William Clyde Ashley (Courtesy: Adams County Jail) NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies arrested a man for allegedly assaulting an elderly woman. Man pleads guilty to robbing Ridgeland ...
Jun 06, 2023
Man pleads guilty to robbing Ridgeland liquor store
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced a man was sentenced in connection to a Ridgeland armed robbery. According to Bramlett, 34-year-old Darrius D. Brown pl...
Jun 06, 2023
Jackson water line break worsens, causes pressure issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with JXN Water said the City of Jackson experienced pressure issues in parts of the system Tuesday morning. They believe the issue is related to an existing line break ...
Jun 06, 2023
Three new businesses open in Jackson's Highland Village
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three new businesses have opened in Jackson's Highland Village. RockBox Fitness opened its first Mississippi location; Underground Social, a locally-owned unisex barber shop, o...
Jun 06, 2023