Category Archives: WJTV
MDHS offers low income energy assistance for families
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With the temperatures rising in Mississippi, families could see an increase in their energy bills. According to the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), the Low-Inc...
Jul 06, 2022
MHP responds to 1 fatal crash during 2022 Independence Day enforcement period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2022 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period at midnight on Tuesday, July 5. During the enforcement period, which began on Jul...
Jul 06, 2022
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Hickory Ridge Road
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities in Rankin County are investigating a motorcycle crash that killed one person. The crash happened Tuesday afternoon on Hickory Ridge Road in Florence. 11-year-...
Jul 06, 2022
$50K Powerball ticket sold in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One lucky Mississippi Lottery player won $50,000 on a Powerball ticket in the Monday, July 4 drawing. The player matched four out of five white balls and the Powerball. The win...
Jul 06, 2022
Highland Park suspect contemplated second shooting in Madison; bond denied
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - The suspected gunman in a Fourth of July parade shooting "seriously contemplated" committing a second shooting in Madison after he left Highland Park - where he is accused of kil...
Jul 06, 2022
Grandfather calls for police officer's arrest after granddaughter killed in front of him
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) -- A North Carolina man grieving the death of his granddaughter is demanding the arrest of a Fayetteville police officer. This comes after an officer shot and killed Rick Iwa...
Jul 06, 2022
11-year-old shot in back on Tara Road in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was shot in the back. The shooting happened on Monday, July 4 on Tara Road when the victim was shooting fireworks with...
Jul 06, 2022
Man shot, killed in yard of Warren County home
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Warren County deputies are investigating after a 57-year-old man was found dead in the front yard of his home. According to Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace, the victim, Jef...
Jul 05, 2022
Jackson trash fees going up for homeowners
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson homeowners can expect to see a change in their sanitation bill in the upcoming weeks. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved a sanitation rate increase, which pa...
Jul 05, 2022
City of Jackson remains under state-imposed boil water notice
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As of Tuesday, July 5, the City of Jackson still remains under a state-imposed boil water notice. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) issued the notice after wate...
Jul 05, 2022