Category Archives: WJTV
LIST: Sandbag locations in Jackson-metro area
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Flooding has affected many in the Jackson-metro area. With the Pearl River expected to crest at 36 feet early next week, flooding is expected in areas of Northeast Jackson and ...
Aug 26, 2022
Inmate faces kidnapping charges after escape from CMCF
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An inmate of the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) is facing more charges after his escape from the prison and eventual recapture on Friday, August 25. Ran...
Aug 26, 2022
More water discharged from Barnett Reservoir on Friday
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) announced they increased the discharge from the Barnett Reservoir on Friday to 55,000 cubic feet per second (CFS). A...
Aug 26, 2022
Weekend guide: Here are the events in Mississippi for Aug. 26-28
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (Aug. 26-28) around Mississippi. Centr...
Aug 26, 2022
Man dies after shooting at Ellis Avenue gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a 43-year-old man was shot and killed at a gas station. The shooting happened in the 1700 block of Ellis Avenue on Thursday, August 25. D...
Aug 26, 2022
Man captured after police chase ends on Northside Drive
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police arrested a suspect after a chase into Jackson. The chase happened on Thursday, August 25 and ended on Northside Drive. Two men arrested in human trafficking ...
Aug 26, 2022
Two men arrested in human trafficking investigation
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men face charges in connection to a human trafficking investigation that led to the identification of four victims in Olive Branch. Officials with the Mississippi Bure...
Aug 25, 2022
Holly Bush Road to close for emergency repairs
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Rankin County Board of Supervisors announced an emergency road closure for Holly Bush Road. Leaders said Holly Bush Road between Magers Lane and Huckleberry Farms will be c...
Aug 25, 2022
Jackson's water testing postponed due to storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The rain that has moved through Jackson this week has delayed the city from testing water samples. The persistent rain over the last few days also led to water outages in certa...
Aug 25, 2022
Mississippi's 2nd Amendment sales tax holiday starts Friday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 2022 Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend (MSAW) will take place from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 26 to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28. Before you go shopping, make sure ...
Aug 25, 2022