Category Archives: WJTV

Sushi restaurant owner charged with operating drug house out of business, deputies say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) - The owner of a Japanese restaurant in St. Petersburg has been accused of running a drug house out of the business, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Arre...
Nathaniel Rodriguez Oct 24, 2022

Man stomped on pregnant woman in Publix parking lot, left her covered in blood, deputies say
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) - A Largo man was arrested Saturday after deputies said he brutally attacked the mother of his unborn child Saturday evening. Pinellas County deputies said at around 5:17 p.m., Cole...
Nathaniel Rodriguez Oct 24, 2022

Fatal officer-involved shooting in Senatobia
SENATOBIA, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Senatobia. The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. near Gilmore Street on S...
Rachel Hernandez Oct 23, 2022

Inaugural health, wellness festival held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new festival promoted health and wellness for Jacksonians, offering ways to help reduce stress. The inaugural Protect Your Peace Festival was held at Smith Park in downtown J...
Marie Mennefield Oct 23, 2022

Vintage Market Days celebrates its 10th anniversary
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Vintage Market Days of Mississippi celebrated its 10th anniversary. The event took place over three days at the Fairgrounds, allowing attendees the opportunity to enjoy shoppin...
Tamer Knight Oct 23, 2022

Jurassic Quest makes a weekend stop in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Children and adults got to experience North America's largest interactive traveling dinosaur exhibition. Jurassic Quest set up shop at the Jackson Downtown Convention Center Co...
Marie Mennefield Oct 23, 2022

I-220 exit to close for slide repair in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An exit on Interstate 220 in Hinds County will close for a week starting on Monday, October 24. Pike County bridge over I-55 closes after being hit Officials with the Miss...
Rachel Hernandez Oct 23, 2022

Pike County bridge over I-55 closes after being hit
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A bridge was closed in Pike County after it was hit on Sunday, October 23. One airlifted after 18-wheeler crash on I-59 in Moselle Officials with the Mississippi Department...
Rachel Hernandez Oct 23, 2022

Tiger fans line up for JSU homecoming parade
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - It was all smiles and great vibes at Jackson State's homecoming parade. Tiger fans lined the streets of downtown Jackson on Saturday morning. Some made their way from out of st...
Thao Ta Oct 23, 2022

Neighbors attend Pearl's first Oktoberfest
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Pearl came together to host its first ever Oktoberfest event. With the help a Pearl nonprofit, the city now has a new family friendly event. "In conjunction with Main...
Richard Lake Oct 23, 2022
