Category Archives: WJTV
Man apparently stabbed in Natchez
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez police are seeking information after a man was found suffering from what they believe to be stab wounds. The Natchez Democrat reported police found the man at Zipy Food...
Mar 14, 2022
Mississippi governor signs bill to ban critical race theory
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, March 14, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced he signed Senate Bill 2113 into law. The new law prohibits the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 public sch...
Mar 14, 2022
Man, woman arrested on drug charges in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - On March 7, 2022, Pike County deputies arrested a man and a woman on drug charges. Deputies responded to a call about a woman who was unresponsive from possible overdose on...
Mar 14, 2022
Man wanted in connection to Hopewell break-in
HOPEWELL, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection to a Hopewell break-in. Two wanted for Newton County double homicide arrested...
Mar 14, 2022
390 new coronavirus cases, 20 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 390 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 20 additional deaths. The new cases were r...
Mar 14, 2022
JSU introduces Mo Williams as new men's basketball coach
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, March 14, former NBA player Mo Williams was introduced as the new Jackson State men's basketball coach. Williams was previously the head coach at Alabama State. Deio...
Mar 14, 2022
Chick-fil-A in Ridgeland to open Wednesday
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - A new Chick-fil-A location in Ridgeland is set to open on Wednesday, March 16. To celebrate the restaurant's opening, 100 local heroes will be surprised with free Chick-fil-A...
Mar 14, 2022
Two wanted for Newton County double homicide arrested
NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) announced two persons of interest in a double homicide were captured. Bond set at $1.5M for man accused of murder...
Mar 14, 2022
Taste of Mississippi to be held April 11
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with Stewpot will host Taste of Mississippi on Monday, April 11. The event will be held at The District at Eastover from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 5K/8K race to benefit M...
Mar 14, 2022
Bond set for woman charged in deadly DUI crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A judge set bond for the woman accused of a deadly DUI crash that happened in Jackson on Saturday, March 12. Kathryn Blankenship appeared in court Monday morning. Her bond was ...
Mar 14, 2022