Category Archives: WJTV
Hinds County files appeal after jail receiver appointed
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County leaders, along with Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones, submitted an appeal after a receiver was appointed over the Hinds County Detention Center. U.S. District...
Nov 16, 2022
Grandfather accused of shooting grandson inside Byram home
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Byram police arrested a man accused of shooting his 18-year-old grandson. The shooting happened at a home along the Siwell Road Corridor around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15....
Nov 16, 2022
Transportation Commissioner Tom King won't seek re-election
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Tom King, who has served as the Southern District Transportation Commissioner since 2012, announced he will not seek re-election. King is currently in his third term and se...
Nov 16, 2022
Mississippi River rising after record lows
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) -- The mighty Mississippi is making a comeback after setting record lows this fall. The National Weather Service said Tuesday the Mississippi River will rise nine feet in nine da...
Nov 16, 2022
Arkansas fire chief fired over 'inappropriate' use of emojis
MARKED TREE, Ark. (WREG) -- A Mid-South fire chief said he was terminated after less than 10 months on the job for inappropriate use of emojis. Allen hicks, the now former fire chief of Marked Tree, A...
Nov 16, 2022
Vicksburg teen shot in hand, thigh on Bowman Street
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a 16-year-old was shot. Vicksburg Daily News reported the shooting happened on Bowman Street around 7:45 p.m. on Monday, November 14....
Nov 16, 2022
EPA chief returns to Jackson amid lingering water concerns
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator and the Mayor of Jackson held a roundtable discussion on Tuesday to meet with community leaders and discus...
Nov 15, 2022
E-cigarettes, marijuana can impact the heart like traditional cigarettes, new study finds
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A new study from University of California San Francisco researchers found evidence that e-cigarettes and marijuana have harmful effects on the heart that are similar to negativ...
Nov 15, 2022
This company plans to expand operations in Leake County
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with Tyson Foods announced an $18 million investment in Mississippi by expanding the company's hatchery in Walnut Grove, which is located in Leake County. The proj...
Nov 15, 2022
Mississippi hunters asked to harvest younger bucks to help control Chronic Wasting Disease
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) are advising hunters to help limit Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) cases in the state during the ...
Nov 15, 2022