Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi lawmakers on track to ban herbal drug Kratom
JACKSON, Miss (AP) - Mississippi lawmakers appear on track to pass legislation to ban kratom, an herbal drug that can be used for pain relief. Kratom is currently unregulated in most parts of the Unit...
Oct 13, 2022
Jackson mayor, council feud over garbage contract decision
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council's decision to move forward with Waste Management to take over garbage collection has created more friction between the city council and mayor. Mayor Ch...
Oct 13, 2022
Man killed in shooting on Hickory Drive in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed. The shooting happened on Hickory Drive on Thursday, October 13. Assistant Police Chief Joseph Wade said the un...
Oct 13, 2022
McComb woman pleads guilty to preparing false tax returns
NATCHEZ, Miss (WJTV) - On Wednesday, a McComb woman pled guilty to preparing false tax returns for her clients. According to court documents, Elizabeth Stephens, 41, worked at a McComb tax return prep...
Oct 13, 2022
Judge rules Mississippi lawmakers can't funnel tax dollars to private schools
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Chancery Court ruled Mississippi lawmakers illegally tried to spend taxpayer dollars on private schools, according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)...
Oct 13, 2022
Jackson teen arrested for shooting on Castle Hill Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a 17-year-old male for allegedly injuring another man in a shooting. Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn said the victim was shot inside a vehicle on Castle...
Oct 13, 2022
Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena Trump for testimony
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsNation) - The House Select Committee in charge of investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol is holding its 10th public hearing Thursday afternoon, ahead of the 202...
Oct 13, 2022
Lincoln County man sentenced to life for 2018 homicide
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Bogue Chitto man was sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years for a homicide that happened in 2018. The Daily Leader reported Troy Galarza, 54, was found guilty on Oc...
Oct 13, 2022
What to expect at Mississippi State Fair on Oct. 13
JJACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - There will be more events for people to take part in during the 163rd Mississippi State Fair on Thursday, October 13. All of the events take place on the Mississippi ...
Oct 13, 2022
Jackson police investigate eight recent homicides
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating eight separate homicide cases that have happened in October. The victims are six adults and two children. Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn said ...
Oct 13, 2022