Category Archives: WJTV

Man wanted for fleeing traffic stop in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - A search is underway for a man who fled a traffic stop in Madison on Monday, March 7. Madison police said they stopped the man on Highway 51 for traffic violations near the nor...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 07, 2022

Traffic stop leads to drug arrests in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police arrested two men for narcotics possession after a traffic stop on Warrenton Road. On Sunday, March 6, officers stopped a 2006 Chevrolet Impala for swerving a...
Biancca Ball Mar 07, 2022

Covington County school mourns death of teacher
MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. (WHLT) - A teacher at the Mount Olive Attendance Center (MOAC) has died. Covington County School District (CCSD) leaders announced that math teacher Ardasha Keys died. She graduated...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 07, 2022

'White Ukrainian': Louisiana liquor store changes name of daiquiri
MANDEVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) - When you walk into Gulf Coast Spirits, you will see all kinds of alcohol. The off-premise only liquor store sells spirits, beer, wine and daiquiris. Image courtesy of Phil ...
Michael Scheidt Mar 07, 2022

Springridge Road bridge to close in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Hinds County Public Works Department announced Springridge Road bridge will close on Monday, March 7. Hinds County leaders announce Billy Bell Road bridge...
Biancca Ball Mar 07, 2022

Bolton woman found shot inside car in front of home
BOLTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Bolton woman was found shot inside her car outside of her home on Sunday, March 6. Hinds County deputies responded to the drive-by shooting scene around 10:45 p.m. on Tucker R...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 07, 2022

Plane makes emergency landing on Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A private plane made an emergency landing at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport on Sunday, March 6. WXXV reported the King Air flight needed to make the emergency landi...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 07, 2022

Smith County to receive broadband internet
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded fiber internet provider, TEC, with a grant that will allow for Fast Internet Fiber Internet t...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 07, 2022

Callaway Heights fire continues to burn
CALLAWAY, Fla. (WMBB) - The first wildfire of the week started in Callaway on Wednesday afternoon- and it's still not over yet. Officials with the Florida Forest Service said the Dogwood Way Fire has ...
Jenna Maddox Mar 07, 2022

Jackson neighbors, leaders discuss solutions to crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With Jackson, Mississippi having the highest murder rate in the United States, solutions to combat crime have been at the forefront of discussions. Jackson City Councilman Kenn...
Marie Mennefield Mar 06, 2022
