Category Archives: WJTV
Court orders Jussie Smollett release from jail during appeal
CHICAGO (AP) - Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should be released pending the appeal of his conviction for l...
Mar 16, 2022
Remains of missing Memphis woman ID'd in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - Human remains found in rural Mississippi have been identified as a Memphis woman who was reported missing in November, the Tallahatchie County coroner confirmed. Ashley McDonal...
Mar 16, 2022
Ridgeland Library funding: City, system try to move on
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The ongoing dispute between the City of Ridgeland and the Ridgeland Library may be ending soon. After withholding funds from the library after a display of LGBT books, the Bo...
Mar 16, 2022
St. Patrick's Day celebrations underway at Fenian's
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A local pub owner said after two years with COVID-19 restrictions, he is excited to be back in business and is ready to start St. Patrick's Day celebrations. LIST: 2022 St. Pat...
Mar 16, 2022
At least 8 water rescues conducted in Birmingham as Five Points, UAB campus flood due to heavy rain
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- At least 8 water rescues took place Wednesday afternoon in Birmingham due to flooding from heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) and Birmingham fire of...
Mar 16, 2022
Vicksburg Warren School District to offer free summer meal program
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Vicksburg Warren School District's (VWSD) Child Nutrition Office will offer a free summer meal program for all children ages 18 years and younger. Starting M...
Mar 16, 2022
Monticello man charged with first degree murder
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss (WJTV) - The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office announced charges were upgraded for a murder suspect. According to investigators, Jadarrius Smith, 21, of Monticello, has been charg...
Mar 16, 2022
Marion County woman arrested after child dies
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WHLT) - A Marion County woman has been arrested and charged with child neglect. On Tuesday, March 15, the Columbia Police Department (CPD) received a call from the Marion General Hosp...
Mar 16, 2022
Walmart distribution center catches fire near Indianapolis airport
AVON, Ind. -- A fire at a Walmart warehouse distribution center has cast a large plume of smoke visible throughout Indianapolis. Nearly 200 firefighters are on scene with officials calling on anyone l...
Mar 16, 2022
Suspect wanted for credit card fraud in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police are working to identify a suspect in connection to multiple credit card fraud cases. Suspect in stolen vehicle wanted after chase in Clinton Police said the ...
Mar 16, 2022