Category Archives: WJTV
Capitol police find two shot, killed on Mill Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were shot and killed on Mill Street in Jackson on Thursday, November 17. Reports of a shooting were made just before 9:00 p.m. Capitol police arrived at the scene to...
Nov 18, 2022
Al Roker reveals he has been hospitalized with blood clots in his leg, lungs
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - "Today Show" weather anchor Al Roker revealed Friday that he suffered a health scare last week, requiring hospitalization. In an Instagram post, Roker said he was admitted to a ho...
Nov 18, 2022
Things happening in Mississippi this weekend: Nov. 18-20
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (November 18-20) around Mississippi. C...
Nov 18, 2022
Jackson woman shot in leg on Maple Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a woman was shot in the leg. The shooting happened on Thursday, November 17 in the 100 block of Maple Street. Adams County man gets 25 ye...
Nov 18, 2022
Silver Alert issued for Desoto County man
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 74-year-old George Shaw, of Southaven. He is described as five feet eight inches tall, weighing 22...
Nov 18, 2022
Endangered child alert canceled for Columbus brother, sister
UPDATE: COLUMBUS, Miss. (WJTV) - The Endangered Child Alert for Cylis Vaughn and Marlie Vaughn has been canceled. Both children have been found safe. COLUMBUS, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bu...
Nov 18, 2022
What to know if you've applied for student loan forgiveness
NEW YORK (AP) - President Joe Biden's plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts, leaving millions of borrowers wondering w...
Nov 18, 2022
Jackson residents can now report rundown properties online
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson is cracking down on blighted and rundown properties. Residents can now report building code violations on the city's website, jacksonms.gov. Jackson City Co...
Nov 17, 2022
Jackson City Council approves agreement with EPA on water crisis solution
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council made a major move in finding a solution to the ongoing water crisis. After over two hours in executive session on Tuesday, the Jackson City Council vot...
Nov 17, 2022
Adams County man gets 25 years for fatal DUI crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An Adams County man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for an aggravated DUI crash that happened in Vidalia, Louisiana, in 2018. James Dakota Mooney (Courtesy: Adams Coun...
Nov 17, 2022