Category Archives: WJTV

Richland police to host 2022 National Night Out
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV)- The Richland Police Department will host its first annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bottom Line for Kids Benefit set for August The ev...
Biancca Ball Jul 04, 2022

Investigation recovers $285K for Morton plant workers
MORTON, Miss. (WJTV) - An investigation conducted by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) led to the recovery of $285,000 in back wages for employees at two poultry processing plants in Morton....
Rachel Hernandez Jul 04, 2022

Jackson water distributions for July 4
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson will distribute bottled water to neighbors in need on Monday, July 4. MSDH imposes boil water notice on Jackson due to high turbidity levels The giveaway wi...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 04, 2022

Jackson police arrest three on outstanding warrants
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three men were arrested by Jackson police on various charges on Sunday, July 3. Jackson Police Chief Deric Hearn said Quanellius Terry, 36, was arrested on Longview Place on ar...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 03, 2022

Jackson ends contract with business recruiter
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council is ending an agreement it had with a recruiter that was hired to attract retailers to the downtown area. The Northside Sun reported the council agreed ...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 03, 2022

Stokes wants city to take cars used in drive-by shootings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One city leader is speaking out against the recent uptick in drive-by shootings and proposing solutions to deter potential offenders. Councilman Kenneth Stokes proposes that ca...
Marie Mennefield Jul 03, 2022

Neighbors to celebrate 4th of July holiday at home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 4th of July is almost here, but millions of Americans have already started traveling and celebrating the holiday. More than 47 million Americans are expected to either hit ...
Leah Williams Jul 03, 2022

Jackson water distributions for July 3
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson will distribute bottled water to neighbors in need on Sunday, July 3. MSDH imposes boil water notice on Jackson due to high turbidity levels The giveaway wi...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 03, 2022

Police: Man wanted for shooting at Brookhaven officer
UPDATE: BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven police announced that Brown has been arrested at a Walmart store. BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven police are looking for a man who allegedly shot at...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 03, 2022

Man charged with murder after Terry shooting
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One man died and another was arrested following a shooting that happened in Terry on Saturday, July 2. Officials with the Hinds County Sheriff's Office said the shooting h...
Rachel Hernandez Jul 03, 2022
