Category Archives: WJTV

Louisiana family raises brain injury awareness after loved one dies choking on sandwich
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- An Opelousas family wants to increase awareness for those with disabilities as they continue to remember a loved one lost. News 10's Rodricka Taylor joins us with their story....
Rodricka Taylor May 02, 2022

Driver claims she was 'following her GPS' down staircase, police say
(WFLA) - A 26-year-old woman who drove her SUV through a Portland, Maine, police pedestrian plaza and down a flight of stairs claimed she was "following her GPS instructions," according to police. (Cr...
Dylan Abad May 02, 2022

Man shot, killed inside Clinton home
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was shot and killed while inside a home in Clinton on Sunday, May 1. Tips wanted on Mudbug Festival shooting Clinton police said the shooting happened on Hannah Drive. Th...
Rachel Hernandez May 01, 2022

Madison County neighborhood to get speed humps
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Madison County neighborhood is set to receive speed humps after a neighbor started a petition for the traffic calming measures. The Northside Sun reported County Engin...
Rachel Hernandez May 01, 2022

Tips wanted on Mudbug Festival shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The last day of the Mississippi Mudbug Festival was canceled after a shooting in the parking lot left one person dead and at least five others injured. Investigators are still ...
Leah Williams May 01, 2022

Spring Clean-Up to be held in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Pearl Public Works Department will host a Spring Clean-Up from Saturday, May 7 to Saturday, May 21. Neighbors can leave separated tree limbs and leaves for pickup on the curb...
Rachel Hernandez May 01, 2022

Vicksburg swimming classes set to return
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg City Pool's Learn to Swim classes are set to return after a two year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Autopsy backlog plagues Mississippi, with worst delays in U...
Rachel Hernandez May 01, 2022

Ocean Springs may plan funeral for Carl the Rooster
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - Neighbors are planning a possible second line funeral with a special casket for Carl the Rooster, a beloved rooster who was killed in Ocean Springs. The Sun Herald report...
Rachel Hernandez May 01, 2022

44th annual Heart Ball held at Country Club of Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Heart disease affects many Mississippians. Most are unaware of their condition before visiting a doctor. One organization is working to bring awareness to the silent killer. Th...
Marie Mennefield May 01, 2022

Final day of Mississippi Mudbug Festival canceled after shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The final day of the Mississippi Mudbug Festival is canceled following a shooting that left one dead and several others injured. "Safety is a priority at the Mississippi State ...
Kayla Thompson May 01, 2022
