Category Archives: WJTV
Former Pearl High principal speaks out after Texas school shooting
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - After a school shooting in Texas on Tuesday, May 24, a former Pearl High School principal is speaking out. It's been nearly 25 years since the school shooting in Pearl that left ...
May 25, 2022
Silver Alerts issued for two Mississippi men
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert for Brandon Hubbard has been canceled. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued Silver Alerts for two Mississippi m...
May 24, 2022
'Time to act': Biden speaks after deadly Texas school shooting
(NEXSTAR) - President Joe Biden addressed the nation Tuesday following the deadly school shooting that happened in Uvalde, Texas, calling for change to the country's gun laws. "As a nation, we have to...
May 24, 2022
Natchez man arrested for sexual battery against 13-year-old
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old has been charged with sexual battery in Natchez. According to authorities, police were made aware about a possible inappropriate sexual act between Tiqi Griffin,...
May 24, 2022
Councilman concerned about water billing in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes said the city needs to make it a priority to deal with multiple complaints about the new water meters and surging water bills. The city is in ...
May 24, 2022
Biden orders flags to half-staff after Texas school shooting
(The Hill) - President Biden on Tuesday ordered that the flags at the White House, federal buildings and military posts be flown at half-staff for the victims of a deadly shooting at an elementary sch...
May 24, 2022
PHOTOS: Scenes from deadly Texas school shooting response
UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) - At least 16 people, including 14 elementary school students, were killed in a Texas school shooting Tuesday in Uvalde, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor said the suspe...
May 24, 2022
Ridgeland's new police chief is no stranger to the community
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - After more than 30 years of serving the Ridgeland community, Police Chief John Neal recently announced his retirement, and a familiar face is set to take over the ranks. Lieu...
May 24, 2022
18-year-old, 6 juveniles arrested for multiple thefts in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old and six juveniles were arrested by Jackson police for allegedly stealing multiple items. Police responded to a home on Winn Street on Tuesday, May 24. Deputy Pol...
May 24, 2022
Jackson City Council votes against paying Richard's Disposal
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council voted 5-2 against the decision to pay more than $800,000 to Richard's Disposal for April's trash collection. Councilmembers who opposed Ric...
May 24, 2022