Category Archives: WJTV
Amerigo plans to open location in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An Italian restaurant chain plans to open a new location in the Jackson-metro area. Amerigo Italian Restaurant will open a new restaurant in the Fondren neighborhood in Jackson...
Apr 13, 2023
Vicksburg 18-year-old injured in stabbing at apartment complex
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating a stabbing that left an 18-year-old injured. The incident happened at the Admiral Apartments on Mission 66 on Thursday, April 13. Suspects ...
Apr 13, 2023
Brett Favre says the welfare agency didn’t help satisfy his volleyball pledge, but Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Buffett and others did
NFL legend Brett Favre says Mississippi's welfare department didn't help satisfy his pledge to fund a new volleyball stadium at University of Southern Mississippi. But current Green Bay Packers quarte...
Apr 13, 2023
Brookhaven police chief issues warning for teen known as "Devil"
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven Police Chief Kenneth Collins said he's working to get cameras installed in an area of the city after a group of teens fired more than 30 random shots on Saturday,...
Apr 13, 2023
Pregnant woman shot by Walgreens employee who alleged she was shoplifting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - A self-defense claim is under investigation in Nashville after a pregnant woman was shot in a Walgreens parking lot on the city's east side, forcing doctors to perform an eme...
Apr 13, 2023
Richard's Disposal helps collect garbage at Jackson drop off site
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson residents are resorting to alternatives to get rid of their trash with the help of Richard's Disposal. Richards's Disposal workers were at Metrocenter Mall on Thursday ...
Apr 13, 2023
Gov. Reeves signs bill to block gun registries, purchase tracking
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed House Bill 1110 into law on Thursday, blocking the creation of gun registries and efforts to track financial transactions related to the p...
Apr 13, 2023
Former Hancock County coroner, who faced felony charges, dies
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Hancock County coroner, who was indicted of several felony charges, died of complications of cancer in Georgia. The Sun Herald reported 75-year-old Jim Faulk di...
Apr 13, 2023
'A sad day': Florida family heartbroken after realtor allegedly killed by sister
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (WFLA) - Family members of Sherry Lynn Howard, 54, say they are experiencing a different type of heartbreak. Not only are they hurting from the death of Sherry Lynn but also from h...
Apr 13, 2023
Mississippi Lottery makes March 2023 transfer to state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Lottery made its March transfer of $10,353,460 to the state. Lottery officials said the total fiscal year-to-date transfer to the state is $94,520,114. Mississi...
Apr 13, 2023