Category Archives: WJTV
Judge makes final ruling in Jackson garbage contract case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Sunday, April 10, Special Judge Jess Dickinson issued a new ruling in Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba's lawsuit against the Jackson City Council over the garbage contract. J...
Apr 11, 2022
Veteran actor says Will Smith must return Oscar
(The Hill) -- Veteran actor Harry J. Lennix said that Will Smith must return his Oscar in the wake of Smith's onstage altercation with comedian Chris Rock late last month. In a Variety column publishe...
Apr 11, 2022
Biden, Modi to speak as US presses for hard line on Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is set to speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as he presses world leaders to take a hard line against Russia's Ukraine invasion. India's neut...
Apr 10, 2022
Downed tree leaves 1,200 without power in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A downed tree caused 1,200 neighbors in Brandon to lose power on Sunday, April 10. City officials said the downed tree is located at 3235 Highway 80 East. Crews are working to ...
Apr 10, 2022
Mom sees son on news 1 year after reporting him missing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - An image of a teen reunited with his dog captivated the hearts of millions. The photo did the exact same thing for a Mississippi woman, but for a different reason. A 17-year-ol...
Apr 10, 2022
Families enjoy Kid's Fest at Mississippi Trade Mart
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Children crowded into the Mississippi Trade Mart for Kid's Fest Jackson on Saturday, April 9. The event featured a magic show, lots of interactive activities and a chance to me...
Apr 10, 2022
Sexual assault claim made against Vicksburg police officer
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Vicksburg Police Department (VPD) is investigating after an officer was accused of sexual assault. Woman charged with domestic violence in Vicksburg The Vicksburg Post re...
Apr 10, 2022
I-20 W. & I-55 S. in Jackson reopens to traffic
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that crews reopened Interstate 20 westbound and Interstate 55 southbound at State Street in Jack...
Apr 10, 2022
Two from Jackson face drug charges in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people from Jackson were arrested in Adams County after deputies found over 2,000 ecstasy tablets and marijuana during a traffic stop on Saturday, April 9. Adams Count...
Apr 10, 2022
Silver Alert issued for David Johnson of Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) has issued a Silver Alert for 59-year-old David Johnson of Jackson. David Johnson, (Courtesy: Mississippi Bureau of Investigation)...
Apr 10, 2022