Category Archives: WJTV
New historical markers help tell the story of Natchez's past
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - It's been a lot of hard work to get to this point, the unveiling of 27 African American historical markers that will be placed at sites throughout Natchez. The markers will all...
Feb 09, 2023
Officer drew gun as he approached Tyre Nichols, report finds
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - One of three Memphis Police officers who initially detained Tyre Nichols last month has admitted he did not witness the alleged reckless driving that was the justification for pu...
Feb 09, 2023
Brett Favre sues Auditor Shad White, national media figures for defamation regarding welfare scandal
Brett Favre, the NFL legend who has become publicly ensnared in the sprawling Mississippi welfare scandal, sued state Auditor Shad White and national sports media figures Shannon Sharpe and Pat McAfee...
Feb 09, 2023
One injured in shooting near Highball Lanes in Fondren
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating a shooting that happened on Wednesday, February 8 near Highball Lanes in Fondren. A spokesperson for Highball Lanes said a person was shot in a...
Feb 09, 2023
House passes bill to fine Jackson for river pollution
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A bill that could fine the City of Jackson up to $1 million for contamination of the Pearl River passed in the Mississippi House on Thursday morning. Even though there is an on...
Feb 09, 2023
Mississippi doctor gets 5-year sentence in hospice fraud
GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi physician has been sentenced to five years in prison for healthcare fraud connected to hospice operations in the state's impoverished Delta region. Federal prose...
Feb 09, 2023
Bill that could have unseated mayors fails in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Legislation that would have allowed special elections for the removal of municipal officials from office in Mississippi was defeated in the state House Thursday. The bill was def...
Feb 09, 2023
Woman killed in Copiah County crash
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies are investigating after a woman was killed in a crash. The crash happened on Dentville Road around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8. Family speak...
Feb 09, 2023
Senate passes bill that would allow armed teachers in schools
The Mississippi Senate on Wednesday passed with no debate a measure that would create a program to allow armed, trained teachers in Mississippi schools. The measure now heads to the House for consider...
Feb 09, 2023
More than 200 vehicles up for auction in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson will auction off more than 200 seized, abandoned or stolen vehicles on Saturday, February 11. According to Nick Clark Auctions, the items that will be aucti...
Feb 09, 2023