Category Archives: WJTV
Alabama lunchroom manager ordered to repay over $23,000 after years-long payroll mistake
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Chilton County Schools lunchroom manager has been told she must repay over $23,000 after a payroll mistake caused her to be overpaid for about six years. Christie Payn...
Apr 22, 2022
15-year-old killed in shooting on Woody Drive in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a 15-year-old was shot and killed by another teen early Friday morning. The shooting happened around 4:00 a.m. at the intersection of Woody Drive and Woodbu...
Apr 22, 2022
No Country Time for old men: Alabama man sues Kraft Heinz, claims lemonade mix makes 6, not 8 quarts
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Bessemer man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Kraft Heinz Foods accusing the company of false labeling and deceptive trade practices in relation to the company's Cou...
Apr 22, 2022
Silver Alert issued for 21-year-old Jackson State student
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for a 21-year-old Jackson State University (JSU) student. Kamilah N. Fipps, a senior from Milwaukee, Wiscons...
Apr 22, 2022
Councilman Aaron Banks hosts town hall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Aaron Banks hosted a town hall to discuss a number of issues in Ward 6 including the garbage collection dispute and blighted property. Councilman Banks ...
Apr 22, 2022
Man arrested after chase in Kosciusko
Warning: A picture in this article may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested in Kosciusko following car crashes and a chase on Thurs...
Apr 21, 2022
Jackson Prep breaks ground on new elementary school
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, April 21, 2022, Jackson Preparatory School broke ground on a new elementary school for pre-K through fifth grade students. The school's Board of Trustees said the ...
Apr 21, 2022
Marty Stuart exhibit to open at Two Mississippi Museums
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A comprehensive look at the work and life of singer Marty Stuart will soon be on display at the Two Mississippi Museums. "The World of Marty Stuart" explores the singer's life ...
Apr 21, 2022
Man shot in neck, suspect wanted in Pike County
Demarques Washington (Courtesy: Pike County Sheriff's Office) PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies are working to find a suspect after a man was shot in the neck on Thursday, April 21. Bod...
Apr 21, 2022
1 killed, 2 injured in crash on Highway 27 in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating a crash that killed a 17-year-old in Copiah County. The crash happened on Saturday, April 18 around 1:45 a.m. on Hig...
Apr 21, 2022