Category Archives: WJTV
Murriel family attorney believes video should have been released months ago
Warning: The video may be disturbing to some viewers. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The attorney for Keith Murriel's family spoke out on Thursday after the City of Jackson released the body camera footage o...
May 25, 2023
601JXN Day: Here's what you need to know about the events
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson will celebrate its inaugural 601JXN Day in June. This year, the event will be held from June 1 to 4. Organizers said the event is a collective celebration o...
May 25, 2023
MHP announces 2023 Memorial Day Enforcement Period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) announced the 2023 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period will begin on Friday, May 26. The enforcement period will begin on Frida...
May 25, 2023
Crash blocks all lanes on I-55 south in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A crash has caused a significant traffic delay on Interstate 55 in Jackson. The crash happened on I-55 south before the Northside Drive exit. All lanes are blocked, according t...
May 25, 2023
Two arrested after three shot at Oxford apartment complex
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Oxford police arrested a 17-year-old from Florida and another juvenile in connection to an apartment shooting that injured three people. Police said Sean Gathright was arrested ...
May 25, 2023
Madison County woman critically injured after being hit by golf cart
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman is in critical condition after being hit by a golf cart that was driven by a juvenile, according to Madison County deputies. The Madison County Journal reported ...
May 25, 2023
NOAA predicts a near-average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) - A week ahead of the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released their predications for the upcoming sea...
May 25, 2023
Construction work begins on new Hinds County jail
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Construction work is underway on a new Hinds County Detention Center. The Hinds County Sheriff's Office shared pictures on the department's Facebook page that showed crews...
May 25, 2023
Protesters rally in Indianola after 11-year-old shot in chest by officer
INDIANOLA, Miss. (WJTV) - An Indianola family demanded justice after an 11-year-old was shot in the chest allegedly by a police officer. A rally was held outside of Indianola City Hall on Thursday, Ma...
May 25, 2023
Federal prisoner in Mississippi sentenced for assaulting officer
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal prisoner was sentenced to 20 months in prison for assault on a federal officer. U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca said Jason Beasley's sentence will run consecutively t...
May 25, 2023