Category Archives: WJTV

Five arrested on felony charges in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Warren County deputies arrested five people this week on felony charges. Vicksburg Daily News reported the first arrest was made during a traffic stop around 12:00 a.m. o...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 16, 2022

Jackson city council confirms municipal judge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council confirmed Lynn Watkins as the city's newest municipal judge on Tuesday, July 5. The Northside Sun reported Watkins started her career as a journalist, ...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 16, 2022

Motorcyclist hits back of Natchez police car
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A motorcyclist was issued citations after reportedly running into the back of a Natchez police car on Friday, July 15. Teen found shot, killed on McComb street The Natchez Demo...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 16, 2022

Vicksburg lawyer named president of Mississippi Bar
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg lawyer, Blake Teller, was sworn in as the 117th President of the Mississippi Bar Foundation (MBF) on Friday, July 15. Ninth District Circuit Court Judge named Fello...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 16, 2022

Ninth District Circuit Court Judge named Fellow
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Ninth District Circuit Court Judge Toni Walker Terrett earned the Fellow designation from the Mississippi Bar Foundation (MBF). Terrett serves Warren, Sharkey and Issaque...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 16, 2022

Crews respond to fire on Fisher Ferry Road
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Crews responded to a structure fire on Fisher Ferry Road in Warren County on Friday, July 15. Patterson assumes command of U.S. Army ERDC Vicksburg Daily News reported th...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 16, 2022

Officials talk security for fairgrounds events
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There are several family-friendly events happening at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. The events include a 5K Run, the Black Rodeo, the National Physique Committee's Champi...
Leah Williams Jul 15, 2022

JPS registration open for new, returning students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)- Leaders with Jackson Public Schools (JPS) are calling on all parents to begin registering their new or returning scholars for the 2022-2023 school year. Students returning with ...
Biancca Ball Jul 15, 2022

Councilman reacts to Richard's Disposal lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)- The latest update in the controversy surrounding who will collect trash in Jackson may end up costing the city over $1.6 million. Richard's Disposal filed a lawsuit in U.S. Dist...
Richard Lake Jul 15, 2022

Jackson mother wants answers about missing son
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A heartbroken mother is pleading for answers following the disappearance of her son. Jackson police said 28-year-old Donald Hewitt Junior was last seen on Tuesday, June 14 near...
Brandon Raines Jul 15, 2022
