Category Archives: WJTV
Freda Bush, well-known Jackson OB/GYN, dies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Well-known Jackson doctor and pro-life leader, Dr. Freda Bush, died on Sunday, January 15. Bush was a health care provider at East Lakeland OB/GYN Associates, P.A. in Jackson a...
Jan 17, 2023
1 killed, 1 injured in Walthall County drive-by shooting
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Walthall County deputies are investigating after one person was killed and another was injured during a drive-by shooting on Monday, January 16. Investigators said the ...
Jan 17, 2023
Woman arrested for fatal DUI crash on I-55 Frontage Road in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle accident that occurred at I-55 Frontage and Canton Mart Road. Jada Kelly (Courtesy: Hinds Co. Sheriff's Office) The cr...
Jan 17, 2023
Mississippi nursing schools turn away students amid shortage
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Amid a nursing shortage that is worsening poor health outcomes in Mississippi, nursing programs at the state's public universities are turning away hundreds of potential students...
Jan 17, 2023
Ratoya McGee appointed Hinds County District 2 election commissioner
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors appointed a new Election Commissioner to serve District 2. Ratoya McGee, of Edwards, was officially sworn into office at Tuesday's Bo...
Jan 17, 2023
Multiple people arrested after police chase in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Multiple people were arrested after a police chase in Jackson on Monday, January 16. Bailey Martin with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) said Capitol police at...
Jan 17, 2023
Velma Jackson senior killed in Madison County crash
Editor's Note: The Madison County School District released the correct spelling of the student's name. The following post has been updated with the correct information. MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - ...
Jan 17, 2023
Possible human remains found near Issaquena-Warren County line
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Warren and Issaquena County authorities responded to an area near Steele Bayou after receiving a call about possible human remains. Vicksburg Daily News reported a hunter...
Jan 17, 2023
What you need to know about the 2023 Hal's St. Paddy's Parade
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade and Festival. The event will return to Jackson on March 25, 2023. The official theme of this year's eve...
Jan 17, 2023
Unattended minors no longer allowed at Vicksburg Mall
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Unaccompanied minors will no longer be allowed in the Vicksburg Mall. On Sunday, January 15, the mall addressed an incident on social media and stated that police presences a...
Jan 17, 2023