Category Archives: WJTV

Man arrested after Ridgeland police chase ends in La.
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - A domestic altercation in Ridgeland led to a police chase that ended in Louisiana on Saturday, June 18. Vicksburg Daily News reported the chase stemmed from a domestic alterc...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 18, 2022

City shuts down Yazoo City pool hall after shooting
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City leaders have decided to shut down Junior's Bar and Lounge following a shooting at the business that left two men dead on Sunday, June 5. The Yazoo Herald reported...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 18, 2022

Yazoo City public works director dies
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City Public Works Director Jeremain Greer died last Thursday after serving the city for two years. The Yazoo Herald reported he served under two administrations since ...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 18, 2022

Juneteenth weekend celebrations kickoff in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Families came out together in love and unity to recognize Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday that commemorates independence for Blacks. "It's so satisfying to see our peopl...
Cianna Reeves Jun 17, 2022

2 Mississippi businessmen indicted in pandemic fraud case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Two Mississippi businessmen, including one who served on the governor's economic recovery advisory commission, have been indicted on charges connected to the fraudulent rece...
The Associated Press Jun 17, 2022

Abortion rights caravan makes final stop in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Liberate Abortion Caravan made its final tour stop here in Jackson. In front of a lively crowd of both anti and pro-abortion advocates, speakers echoed sentiments of women'...
Richard Lake Jun 17, 2022

Adams County church burglary suspect found hiding under motel bed
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the two men wanted in connection to a church burglary that happened on Tuesday, June 7 in Adams County have been arrested. According to investigators, Mark Sturdiva...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 17, 2022

2 arrested for shooting at Zippy Store in Natchez
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez police arrested two men in connection to a shooting that happened at the Zippy Store on Old Washington Road. Police said they responded to the shooting at the location ...
Biancca Ball Jun 17, 2022

WJTV participates in 2022 Founder's Day of Caring
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Nexstar stations around the country teamed up with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on Friday, June 17 to complete a variety of service projects for Founder's Day. F...
Jailen Leavell Jun 17, 2022

Court doors closed to NAACP suit over Black juror denials
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A federal appeals court has found that the NAACP has no standing to sue a Mississippi prosecutor accused of routinely rejecting Black jurors in criminal cases. District Attorney ...
The Associated Press Jun 17, 2022
