Category Archives: WJTV
Pothole disables Capitol police vehicle during chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Capitol police vehicle was disabled by a pothole during a chase in Jackson. Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) Spokesperson Bailey Martin said the officer was chas...
Jan 23, 2023
Two arrested for armed robberies, carjackings in Jackson
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said Montravious Baker's bond has been set at $11 million. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two were arrested in connection to multiple armed robberies and carjac...
Jan 23, 2023
Democrats see Mississippi governor's race as ripe for an upset
Democrats in Mississippi are feeling optimistic that their party will be able to oust Gov. Tate Reeves (R) from the governor's mansion this fall after Democrat Brandon Presley's recent entry in the ra...
Jan 23, 2023
Gunman in Southern California shooting that killed 10, wounded 10 is dead
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) - The hunt for a gunman who killed 10 people at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club ended Sunday when authorities found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the ...
Jan 22, 2023
Stokes calls on mayor to appoint public safety director
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes is calling on Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba to address needed street and infrastructure repairs. Stokes says public roadway safety is a growing c...
Jan 22, 2023
Crews respond to early morning house fire in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An early fire destroyed a North Jackson home on Sunday, January 22. Shortly after 5:00 a.m., fire fighters were called to 5756 Angle Drive near Callaway High School. When crews...
Jan 22, 2023
Mississippi Museum of Art hosts annual fundraising event
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) hosted its annual Art Party on Saturday. The event raises funds for the museum's educational programs and exhibitions. "Art museums are expe...
Jan 22, 2023
Group wants to excavate the Witch of Yazoo's grave
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - A group interested in finding out who lies below the Witch of Yazoo's grave has requested to excavate the site. The Yazoo Herald reported the Witch's Grave can be found surr...
Jan 22, 2023
Land acquired for Gluckstadt Family Entertainment
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - Plans to bring family fun to Madison County are one step closer to becoming a reality after land was acquired for the project. The Northside Sun reported Gluckstadt Family E...
Jan 22, 2023
Person killed in Clinton officer-involved shooting
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A person is dead following an officer-involved shooting that happened in Clinton on Sunday, January 22. Bailey Martin with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) sai...
Jan 22, 2023