Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson receives reports of discolored water, pressure issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders said the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility remained at steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 89 PSI. Leaders also said that all ...
Sep 13, 2022
William "Polo" Edwards pleads not guilty to murder
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing Better Society Founder Bobby Davis pled not guilty in the case. William "Polo" Edwards appeared in court on Tuesday, September 13. He was previo...
Sep 13, 2022
Pro bull rider killed in domestic violence incident, police say
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KTVX) - A professional bull rider was killed Monday in a shooting in Salt Lake City that police say was a domestic violence incident. Demetrius Omar Lateef Allen, also known by h...
Sep 13, 2022
Woman charged thousands by MS movers; now they're charged with embezzlement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG)-- It took three years for police to build their case, but they say they were able to finally bust a moving company owner for allegedly scamming his customers. Shannon Leggett tho...
Sep 13, 2022
Silver Alert canceled for 90-year-old Harrison County man
UPDATE: HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued for Billy Hollingsworth has been cancelled. He has been located and is safe. HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of I...
Sep 13, 2022
Two men injured in Rankin County shooting
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies are investigating after two men were shot Monday night. Rankin County Sheriff Brian Bailey said the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. near Barker ...
Sep 13, 2022
Capitol police officer involved in shooting on Northside Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving a Capitol police officer. The shooting happened near Northside Drive aroun...
Sep 13, 2022
Governor requests help for Jackson businesses affected by water crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves requested loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help Jackson's businesses that were affected by the city's water crisis. Reeves asked ...
Sep 12, 2022
Jackson mayor: Federal infrastructure funding 'insufficient' to address city's water system problems
The mayor of Jackson, Miss., Chokwe Antar Lumumba (D), said on Sunday that federal infrastructure funding is "insufficient" to address "30 years of deferred maintenance and accumulated challenges" ass...
Sep 12, 2022
Louisiana rape suspect arrested at Jackson hotel
Warning: A picture in this article may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a Louisiana rape suspect on Monday. According to Off...
Sep 12, 2022