Category Archives: WJTV
Lawmakers react after former Mississippi senator killed in Arkansas plane crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --- Mississippi lawmakers and local leaders are mourning the loss of a former state senator who was killed in a plane crash in Arkansas Wednesday. The Washington County Sheriff's...
May 18, 2023
Former Mississippi state senator dies in Washington County plane crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - Lt. Rick Jensen with the Washington County Sheriff's Office says helicopter crews have located the site of a plane crash that killed a Mississippi senator in sout...
May 17, 2023
Suspect was ‘bar hopping’ before crash that killed new bride shortly after wedding: lawsuit
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A lawsuit has been filed against a woman who was allegedly intoxicated when she crashed into a golf cart carrying a wedding party, killing the bride and severely injuring the...
May 17, 2023
Jackson street riddled with potholes causes problems for drivers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson neighbors said they're tired of having to dodge potholes across the city. Keele Street is riddled with large potholes. One of the biggest is nearly six-feet wide. Drive...
May 17, 2023
Federal attorneys agree to pause litigation for water violations in Mississippi’s capital
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Attorneys for the federal government, Mississippi and the state's capital city have agreed to request to delay litigation from a complaint filed by the U.S. Environmental Protect...
May 17, 2023
Canton community wants answers after alleged testing scandal at school
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Canton Public School District remained tight-lipped on Wednesday after an alleged testing scandal that may have led to the termination of more than a dozen teac...
May 17, 2023
State Rep. Earle Banks pleads guilty to tax crime charge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Rep. Earle Banks (D-District 67) pled guilty a federal tax crime charge. He entered a guilty plea on Wednesday as part of a plea agreement with the U.S. government. Banks ...
May 17, 2023
Mississippi National Guard mobilized to southern border
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced he would send Mississippi National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. The ability of U.S. Border Patrol to hold migrants has been ...
May 17, 2023
Jackson man accused of attacking his father with metal bar convicted
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man accused of attacking his father with a metal bar was convicted by a Hinds County jury. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Square Jefferson, Jr., ...
May 17, 2023
Florence woman killed in multi-vehicle crash
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Florence woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday, May 16. Captain Paul Holley with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened in the 1500 b...
May 17, 2023