Category Archives: WJTV
Poor People's Campaign wants fix to Jackson water crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Poor People's Campaign of Mississippi will host a virtual event, allowing people of low income and color to discuss their difficulties navigating through Jackson's water cr...
Sep 12, 2022
Police: Woman stole $20K in goods from Target
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A woman is wanted for allegedly stealing almost $20,000 in merchandise from Target in Hattiesburg. Jones County rape suspect released on bond Police said Katelynn Hardy, 28...
Sep 12, 2022
Jones County rape suspect released on bond
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A man who has been charged with statutory rape has been let out on bond after being arrested over the weekend. Jones County deputies said 44-year-old Jonathan Harrelson pi...
Sep 12, 2022
Mississippi Insight for Sept. 11, 2022: Horhn and Johnson
City, state and federal authorities talk financing options for ending Jackson's chronic water problems. And two local newsmakers offer their perspectives on the emergency: Sen. John Horhn from Jackson...
Sep 12, 2022
Man wanted for murder at Village Apartments
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man is wanted in connection a murder that happened at an apartment complex in Jackson in August. Officer Sam Brown said Jacoby Henson is wanted for the deadly shooting that h...
Sep 12, 2022
O.B. Curtis remains at steady pressure with repairs underway
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders said the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility continues to remain at steady pressure. As of Monday, September 12, the plant was working at 88 PSI. Officials sai...
Sep 12, 2022
CDC confirms 48 monkeypox cases in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 48 cases of monkeypox in Mississippi as of Friday, September 9. Leaders with the Mississippi State Department of ...
Sep 12, 2022
Increased garbage rates to be seen on Jackson residents' bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson residents will pay more for garbage collection and disposal, even though the Jackson City Council will not pay Richard's Disposal for its service. The Northside Sun rep...
Sep 12, 2022
Alleged murder suspect taken into custody following fatal Alabama stabbing
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) - The Phenix City Police Department has released the identity of an alleged murder suspect following a fatal stabbing that left one dead. According to authorities, officers re...
Sep 12, 2022
2nd Early Bird drawing for $1,000 set for Sept. 16
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Lottery Insiders have a chance to win a trip to New York City and be among a select group with a shot to become the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year. Officia...
Sep 12, 2022