Category Archives: WJTV

Jackson boil water notice lifted
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) and Jackson leaders announced the boil water notice for all customers has been lifted, per the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). The...
Richard Lake Sep 15, 2022

Brandon Isabelle indicted in death of girlfriend, 2-day old baby
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man accused of killing his girlfriend and throwing their 2-day-old daughter into the Mississippi River has been indicted, according to Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy. ...
Morgan Mitchell Sep 15, 2022

Jackson businesses prepare for JSU's home game
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University's (JSU) first football home game is happening in Jackson this weekend. With the large crowds supporting the JSU Tigers as they face Grambling State on ...
Tamer Knight Sep 15, 2022

Gov. Reeves congratulates Chapel Hart after AGT loss
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WHLT) - Though Poplarville's Chapel Hart lost in the season finale of "America's Got Talent," Governor Tate Reeves took to social media to congratulate the trio on their performanc...
Rachel Hernandez Sep 15, 2022

Federal program to back $1B program in 5 Southern states
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Almost $100 million in federal funding will provide capital for a $1 billion program to help close racial and gender gaps in five Southern states over the next decade, a large Bl...
The Associated Press Sep 15, 2022

Families meet with lawyer on Jackson lead lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A lawsuit was filed against the City of Jackson and former state leaders nearly a year ago, accusing them of knowing about lead in the water. On Wednesday, September 14, attorn...
Leah Williams Sep 15, 2022

Suspects wanted for auto burglaries in Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton Police are asking for the public's help to identify the individuals wanted for multiple auto burglaries. Two arrested for burglaries in Mississippi, Louisiana Police sa...
Biancca Ball Sep 15, 2022

Three teens arrested after chase from Pearl to Jackson
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Three teenagers were arrested after a police chase from Pearl to Jackson on Wednesday, September 14. Pearl Public Information Office Greg Flynn said a car turned around to avoid ...
Rachel Hernandez Sep 15, 2022

SBA approves request for assistance in Jackson water crisis
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - The U.S. Small Business Administration approved Governor Tate Reeves' request for assistance for businesses that have been affected by the Jackson water crisis. Many businesses ...
Malaysia McCoy Sep 15, 2022

Greenville man arrested for making threats to commit mass shooting
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was held in jail without bond following his arrest on Friday, September 9 for allegedly making online threats to commit a mass shooting in Greenville. According to cou...
Jaylan Wright Sep 15, 2022
