Category Archives: WJTV
Federal money driving Jackson water bill, DOJ appointee says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A bill before the Mississippi Legislature that would transfer the capital city's troubled water system to a new regional entity could be motivated by a desire by state ...
Jan 25, 2023
Millsaps College President Rob Pearigen to step down
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 13th president of Millsaps College will step down effective May 31, 2023. "It has been my privilege and my joy to serve Millsaps as its president, and I shall be forever gr...
Jan 25, 2023
Byram water main break leads to boil water notice
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - A water main break has caused parts of Byram to lose water pressure. According to Byram leaders, the City of Jackson had to cut the water off from Siwell Road to Lake Dockery in ...
Jan 25, 2023
Police report details what led to Georgia player’s arrest
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Georgia football transfer Rodarius "Rara" Thomas was arrested for blocking the door to a campus dorm room and causing injuries to a 17-year-old girl during an argument, a police rep...
Jan 25, 2023
Terberg Taylor breaks ground on Mississippi manufacturing facility
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WJTV) - A $20 million corporate investment project celebrated the groundbreaking of its new facility in Lowndes County. Terberg Taylor Americas Group will create 90 jobs in the county...
Jan 25, 2023
Most US children using potentially toxic makeup, face paints: study
Most U.S. children are using cosmetics and body care products that could contain carcinogens and other toxic chemicals, a new study has found. About 70 percent of parents surveyed said that their chil...
Jan 25, 2023
Hattiesburg attorney found guilty of impersonation, harassment
HATTIESURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A Hattiesburg attorney was found guilty of impersonating another person online and harassment via the telephone. Pine Belt News reported Brandon Brooks was convicted of...
Jan 25, 2023
2 children die, 6 others injured in Gulfport apartment fire
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - Two children died and six other people were injured after an apartment fire in Gulfport. The Sun Herald reported the fire happened early Wednesday morning at the William Bell ...
Jan 25, 2023
Man arrested in Brookhaven for firing shots into car with children inside
UPDATE: BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven police said 21-year-old Lajohntae Miquan Fields was arrested. BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven police are searching for a 21-year-old man who alleged...
Jan 25, 2023
One injured in Rankin County officer-involved shooting
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was injured after an officer-involved shooting in Rankin County Tuesday night. The shooting happened on January 24 around 11:45 p.m. near 135 Conerly Road in B...
Jan 25, 2023