Category Archives: WJTV
MEMA encourages Mississippians to prepare for severe weather on Friday
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging everyone to prepare for severe weather on Friday, March 24. Hail, damaging winds and tornados could be seen throughou...
Mar 24, 2023
Jackson's current garbage contract ends in one week
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Garbage collection issues in the City of Jackson continue to create anxiety for some residents, according to city leaders. The garbage contract between the City of Jackson and ...
Mar 24, 2023
Rep. Banks feels 'left out' of House Bill 1020 discussions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The lone Black lawmaker selected as a conferee for House Bill 1020 said he feels he's being shut out by fellow lawmakers. According to Rep. Earle Banks (D-District 67), he...
Mar 24, 2023
Hinds County man accused of killing wife now charged with sexual battery of a minor
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County man accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in the Big Black River is now facing additional charges. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones announced 3...
Mar 24, 2023
Three injured in Terry shooting, MBI investigating
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating a shooting that left three people injured in Terry. Authorities said the shooting happened arou...
Mar 24, 2023
Amazon warehouse to open in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An Amazon warehouse is set to open in Jackson in May. Divina Mims with Amazon said, "In advance of opening a new facilities, we evaluate our network to make sure it fits our bu...
Mar 24, 2023
Investigators search for vehicle in fatal McComb hit-and-run
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Investigators are searching for the vehicle and person responsible for a hit-and-run that left a McComb man dead. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Sil...
Mar 24, 2023
Jackson man pleads guilty to assaulting USPS employee
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man pled guilty to assaulting a U.S. Postal Service employee. According to court documents, Rodrick Jeems, 37, punched the USPS employee after asking the employee for...
Mar 24, 2023
JSU to be featured in "The College Tour" show
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) will be featured in yet another show on Amazon Prime soon. "Jackson State is known for the quality and precision of its marching band, the Sonic ...
Mar 24, 2023
Southbound Old Canton Road bridge closed in Jackson
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the southbound Old Canton Road flyover bridge before Meadowbrook Road in Jackson will be clos...
Mar 24, 2023