Category Archives: WJTV
Former Hinds Co. jail administrator testifies in hearing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Wednesday marked a critical day in federal court in the hearing for the Hinds County Detention Center consent decree and whether or not the federal government will take over. T...
Feb 16, 2022
JPD checkpoints draw mixed reactions from drivers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In recent weeks, Jackson police have increased their visibility through checkpoints across the city. Officers said they've seen positive results. "I think it's somewhat cutting...
Feb 16, 2022
LIST: Schools to release early due to severe weather on Feb. 17
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) - Due to the possibility of severe weather on Thursday, February 17, some schools will release students early. Central Mississippi: Ambition Preparatory Charter School - 1:45 p.m....
Feb 16, 2022
Missing woman found dead in Brookhaven motel room
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was found dead at a Brookhaven motel Wednesday morning. The Natchez Democrat reported the woman was found after a welfare check brought authorities to the Motel 6. W...
Feb 16, 2022
Senate Bill proposes to expand hospital beds across Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers are making headway on a bill that would allocate at least $12 million to expand hospital beds. This is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator John ...
Feb 16, 2022
New well system operational at MS State Fairgrounds
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said after nearly a year of work, a new water well system has been built at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. ...
Feb 16, 2022
Mr. T's Dairy Bar fire under investigation
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - The fire that happened at Mr. T's Dairy Bar in Jones County on Monday, February 14 is under investigation. Crews spent nearly six hours fighting the fire on Highway 84 Wes...
Feb 16, 2022
2 former volunteer fire department employees found guilty of embezzlement
MARSHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two former Red Banks Volunteer Fire Department (RBVPD) employees were found guilty of embezzlement on Wednesday, February 16. State Auditor Shad White announced that Ma...
Feb 16, 2022
Millsaps College to build its own water system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Millsaps College leaders announced plans to build the school's own, independent water system. The school released a statement that said the construction of two wells and a 100,...
Feb 16, 2022
MS Match 5 player wins more than $520K
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, a lucky Mississippi Match 5 player became the largest single jackpot winner of the game so far. The person won $524,976. The drawing was the 22nd drawing for the 5-...
Feb 16, 2022