Category Archives: WJTV
Funeral arrangements announced for former JPD Chief Rebecca Coleman
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for former Jackson Police Chief Rebecca Coleman. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, March 30, at Greater Mt. Sinai located at 1900 B...
Mar 29, 2023
Remarkable Women: Rachel Mayes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Superheroes may not exist, but one Jackson woman is being described as one by members of her community. Southern Echo is a nonprofit organization that strives to empower low-in...
Mar 29, 2023
Nearly 2,000 Mississippi homes damaged by tornadoes
SHARKEY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to assess the damage in multiple counties affected by the March 24 tornadoes and severe weather. &...
Mar 29, 2023
Boil water notice issued for Rolling Fork after EF4 tornado
SHARKEY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A boil water notice was issued for the City of Rolling Fork after an EF4 tornado hit the town on Friday, March 24. The notice affects 2,685 customers in the city. Presid...
Mar 29, 2023
IRS extends tax deadline for Mississippi residents affected by tornadoes
SHARKEY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - As Mississippians continue to cleanup from the devastating tornadoes on March 24, the IRS has announced some relief for those who have been affected. According to the IR...
Mar 29, 2023
Clinton bridge to be replaced due to decomposition
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A heavily-traveled bridge in Clinton will need to be repaired after undergoing previous repairs. Three Hinds County detention officers arrested after contraband bust The Clinto...
Mar 29, 2023
16-year-old arrested for Martha Street shooting in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A 16-year-old from Vicksburg was arrested in connection to a shooting that happened last week. The Vicksburg Post reported Alvontae J. White was charged as an adult for shoot...
Mar 29, 2023
Three Hinds County detention officers arrested after contraband bust
UPDATE: HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The three Hinds County detention officers who were arrested and charged an operation to find contraband at the Raymond Detention Center appeared in court on Thursd...
Mar 29, 2023
Grand jury indicts man in Jimmie 'Jay' Lee case
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - A grand jury indicted a man for the murder of University of Mississippi student Jimmie 'Jay' Lee. Oxford police said they presented its case against 22-year-old Sheldon Timothy ...
Mar 29, 2023
President Biden to travel to Mississippi to survey tornado damage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - President Joe Biden said he will travel to Mississippi to survey tornado damage following the devastating storms on Friday, March 24. The president made the announcement while ...
Mar 29, 2023