Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi veteran receives Quilt of Valor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Throughout the year, a group of quilters presents special quilts to veterans touched by war. The quilts are called "Quilts of Valor." "Most of us pray over quilts. Pray for the...
Apr 29, 2023
Several Gold Medal flour products recalled over possible salmonella contamination
(WKBN) - A major company announced the recall of multiple different flour products Saturday. General Mills is voluntarily recalling 2-pound, 5-pound and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached and Blea...
Apr 29, 2023
Three Jackson police officers fired for policy violation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three Jackson police officers who were allegedly involved in the death of Keith Murriel have been fired for a policy violation. It's unclear if the violation is directly relate...
Apr 29, 2023
Hattiesburg pedestrian in critical condition after hit-and-run
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police are searching for a suspect after a hit-and-run Saturday morning. According to investigators, the incident happened just before 7:00 a.m. around the Sout...
Apr 29, 2023
Oxford woman arrested after pedestrian killed near Ole Miss campus
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - An Oxford woman was arrested in connection a fatal hit-and-run near the University of Mississippi campus. Police said they responded to the scene on West Jackson Avenue and Frat...
Apr 28, 2023
Mississippi one of top five states in pedestrian deaths
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said Mississippi is one of the top five states in pedestrian deaths. According to MDOT officials, not only are ...
Apr 28, 2023
Two Hinds County escapees remain at large
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After four men escaped the Hinds County Detention Center, law enforcement agencies continue to work together to locate the two missing detainees. Jerry Raynes, 51, was taken in...
Apr 28, 2023
MDE announces 2023 Administrator, Teacher of the Year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Friday, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) named the 2023 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and the Mississippi Teacher of the Year. Dr. Caterria Payton, prin...
Apr 28, 2023
Lightning blamed for gas pipeline fire in Corinth, MS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire at a natural gas pipeline in Corinth, Mississippi early Friday. An apparent lightning strike during a storm ignited product at th...
Apr 28, 2023
Six juveniles arrested for vandalizing Percy Quin State Park
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Six juveniles have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lodge and Convention Center at Percy Quin State Park. Pike County deputies said the incident happened on Apri...
Apr 28, 2023