Category Archives: WJTV
Hattiesburg man arrested, charged in stabbing
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A Hattiesburg man was arrested and charged after stabbing another man on Wednesday, March 9. The incident occurred at 900 Broadway Drive just after 4:00 p.m. According to i...
Mar 09, 2022
Jackson mayor files complaint against City Council over garbage decision
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba filed a complaint against Jackson City Council on Wednesday asking a judge who as the right to issue an emergency contract. Richard's Disposa...
Mar 09, 2022
Country Fisherman works to adapt to pandemic changes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)- The Country Fisherman has been a staple in South Jackson for decades. As the pandemic continues, they are working to adapt to the changes the pandemic has created. Like many res...
Mar 09, 2022
Mississippi couple accused of locking children in dog cage
TATE COUNTY, Miss. (WREG) - A Mississippi grandmother and her boyfriend are charged with child abuse after investigators allege they kept children locked inside a dog cage. The Tate County Sheriff's D...
Mar 09, 2022
Bill to prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandate survives deadline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A COVID-19 vaccine mandate was among the bills that made it through a deadline at the Mississippi State Capitol on Wednesday, March 9. House Bill 1509 would prohibit state and ...
Mar 09, 2022
Suspects drive stolen car into gas station, take ATM
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies are working to identify the suspects responsible for stealing an ATM machine and car. Deputies responded to an alarm call at Stucky's just before 3...
Mar 09, 2022
Richard's Disposal owner says company ready to pick up Jackson garbage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials from Richard's Disposal said they're moving forward with collecting garbage in the City of Jackson come April 1, 2022. As it stands, the company will be Jackson's new...
Mar 09, 2022
Mississippi House leaders kill postpartum Medicaid extension
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Republican leaders of the Mississippi House killed a bill Wednesday that would have let mothers keep Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth, up from the current two mont...
Mar 09, 2022
Rain causes flood problems for Jackson business owner
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After a hard rainfall on Tuesday, a Jackson business owner was forced to close his doors for several hours. The flooding happened at the J&A Fuel and Food Mart. The owner s...
Mar 09, 2022
Endangered Child Alert canceled for Jackson girl
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued for Kemedi Skya Brooks has been canceled. She has been located and is safe. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of ...
Mar 09, 2022