Category Archives: WJTV

Heidelberg man charged with DUI
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Heidelberg man was arrested after a car crash and a fight with medics on Sunday, March 20. Man wanted for armed robbery at Rapid Express Jones County deputies said Rober...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 21, 2022

Leaders respond after police sickout in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) - Police officers in a northeast Mississippi city tell a newspaper that that they blame the police chief for low morale attributable that led to a sickout earlier this month when ...
The Associated Press Mar 21, 2022

2 men charged with murder in Meridian triple killing
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) - Two men have been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting deaths of three men in October. The Meridian Police Department announced Thursday that officers had arrested 2...
The Associated Press Mar 21, 2022

JSU women's basketball join Sports Zone Sunday to talk about amazing season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)- Jackson States women's basketball head coach Tomekia Reed, players Keshuna Luckett and Jariyah Covington join Sports Zone Sunday. Watch the full interview above.
Blake Levine Mar 20, 2022

Man wanted in Capitol Towers burglary case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection to a business burglary. Employee dies in Vicksburg industrial accident Police responde...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 20, 2022

Employee dies in Vicksburg industrial accident
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - An employee died in a industrial accident in Vicksburg on Sunday, March 20. Vicksburg police responded to the scene around 8:45 a.m. to the Riverside Stoneyard at 657 Dorsey ...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 20, 2022

Artist hopes to bring healing to Jackson with her art
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An artist is hoping to bring healing to the City of Soul through art. Shani Peters unveiled her piece "Collective Care" art installation on Farish Street. She said her inspirat...
Marie Mennefield Mar 20, 2022

Neighbors soak up the sun at Shaggy's Rez Fest
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - With good weather and lifted pandemic restrictions, neighbors showed up for this year's Shaggy's Rez Fest. Neighbors flocked to the Reservoir for Shaggy's crawfish and country ...
Marie Mennefield Mar 20, 2022

Jackson allots ARPA funds for new building
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson has allocated $3.93 million from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to purchase and renovate the former Batte Furniture and Interiors building. The North...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 20, 2022

New Vicksburg port: eminent domain suits filed for land
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Vicksburg and Warren County have initiated eminent domain proceedings in hopes of acquiring 20 properties from six owners for a new port. The Vicksburg Post repor...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 19, 2022
