Category Archives: WJTV
Man killed, another shot at Exxon on Northside Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting that happened on Northside Drive on Sunday, July 17. Officer Sam Brown with the Jackson Police Department said according ...
Jul 17, 2022
New members appointed to Yazoo City committees
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Yazoo City Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed multiple people to local committees at a recent meeting. Yazoo police to patrol Grand Avenue for speeding The Yazoo Hera...
Jul 17, 2022
19th Annual Black Rodeo held at Mississippi Coliseum
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 19th Annual Black Rodeo was held in Jackson on Saturday, July 16. People from all across the state gathered at the Mississippi Coliseum to watch the Real Cowboy Association...
Jul 17, 2022
Yazoo police to patrol Grand Avenue for speeding
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City police will be increasing patrol efforts on Grand Avenue to deter speeding. Attorneys speak on Richard's Disposal lawsuit The Yazoo Herald reported the issue was ...
Jul 17, 2022
Ridgeland adopts new rule to avoid water main breaks
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - In an effort to avoid water and sewer line breaks, the Ridgeland Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance that limits the hours of operation for boring companies. Home dedicated...
Jul 17, 2022
Vicksburg man dies after hitting tree on Highway 18
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg man died in a car crash on Highway 18 in Claiborne County on Sunday, July 17. Woman killed, two shot in drive-by McComb shooting Officials with the Mississ...
Jul 17, 2022
Woman killed, two shot in drive-by McComb shooting
UPDATE: 07/17/2022 12:35 p.m. MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - Investigators identified Darnell Jacques Bright as the suspect. They said he should be considered armed and dangerous. Bright is wanted on three co...
Jul 16, 2022
BMS hosts "Walk of Love" to combat violence in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Men, women and children took part in a "Walk of Love" on Saturday, July 16 in Jackson. Many people from different walks of life took part in the Better Men's Society (BMS) even...
Jul 16, 2022
Home dedicated to former first lady of Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The local Habitat for Humanity chapter is dedicating a home to their founder and former Mississippi first lady. This year's Women Build Project is in memory of Elise Winter. Th...
Jul 16, 2022
Drivers line up for gas giveaway in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some drivers were lucky to snag free gas in Jackson on Saturday, July 16. The gas giveaway is thanks to the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Mississippi. Dozens o...
Jul 16, 2022