Category Archives: WJTV
SBE votes on weapons policy, social studies standards
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The State Board of Education (SBE) voted on social study standards and a proposed weapons policy update. The first vote was to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process o...
Sep 29, 2022
Family wants answers for deadly officer-involved shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The family of Jaylen Lewis is looking for answers. The 25-year-old was shot Sunday night on East Mayes Street by Capitol Police and died Monday afternoon. Members of the Lewis ...
Sep 29, 2022
Man accused of assaulting Pike County deputies
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV)- A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting two deputies during an traffic stop in Pike County on Tuesday, September 26. Officials with the Pike County Sheriff's Office (PCS...
Sep 29, 2022
Police investigating robbery at Vicksburg hotel
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV)- Vicksburg police are investigating an robbery that took place overnight at Candlewood Suites. Capitol police officers on leave after deadly shooting The Vicksburg Daily News r...
Sep 29, 2022
PHOTOS: Dixie Electric line workers head to Florida
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Line workers with the Dixie Electric Power Association set out for Florida on Thursday, September 29. Construction Supervisor Tommy Ulmer and 18 line workers are heading to...
Sep 29, 2022
Capitol police officers on leave after deadly shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Capitol police officers who were involved in a deadly officer-involved shooting on East Mayes Street in Jackson were placed on administrative leave. The shooting happened o...
Sep 29, 2022
Olive Branch High dance team invited to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) -- The Olive Branch High School Dance team is hoping to spend Thanksgiving in the Big Apple performing in the big Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. After winning a national dance c...
Sep 29, 2022
Mississippi leaders to talk about state's economy, future
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - While inflation has decreased from a recent 40-year high and gas prices have finally fallen, the majority of Jackson residents have yet to feel relief. Most residents have felt...
Sep 28, 2022
Man arrested after damaging Madison police cars during chase
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police arrested an man after he allegedly hit and damaged several police vehicles during a pursuit on Wednesday. Police said they received information about a recently ...
Sep 28, 2022
Photos show destruction from Hurricane Ian
(NEXSTAR) - Even shortly after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, the scope of the storm's devastation was already apparent. Ian brought with it 150 mph winds, more than 10 feet of storm surge an...
Sep 28, 2022