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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Jul 15, 2022