Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association to hold signature drive
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association (MSCTA) will hold a signature drive in Ridgeland on Saturday March 12, 2022 and Sunday, March 13, 2022 to assist residents who woul...
Mar 04, 2022
Jackson City Council votes against outbursts in special meeting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tensions were high at Friday's special meeting. Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks said the mayor's accusations against council members were unprovoked-- sparking outrage from Mayor...
Mar 04, 2022
Jackson State men's basketball coach retiring
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) men's basketball coach Wayne Brent announced he will retire at the end of the season. Brent won six state championships at the high school level ...
Mar 04, 2022
Average gas prices in Mississippi up $1.10 from March 2021
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Average gas prices in Mississippi have jumped nearly 20 cents from Thursday, March 3 to Friday, March 4. According to AAA, the current average is $3.518. On Thursday, the avera...
Mar 04, 2022
Jackson business owners hold burglary suspects at gunpoint until police arrive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested four suspects in connection to a business burglary. The incident happened on Wednesday, March 2 on J.R. Lynch Street. Police said the business owners he...
Mar 04, 2022
Accused Jackson burglar in hospital after victim fights back
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a burglary and domestic assault. The incident happened on Glen Cross Drive on Wednesday, March 2. Police said Cardarra Williams, 34, broke into...
Mar 04, 2022
Man wanted for shooting on Edwards Avenue in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are working to find a suspect in connection to a shooting that happened on Friday, February 18. Man arrested after domestic-related shooting outside Continental ...
Mar 04, 2022
Man arrested after domestic-related shooting outside Continental Tire
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County deputies arrested a man after a domestic-related incident led to shots fired outside Continental Tire in Clinton. The incident happened before 12:30 p.m. on F...
Mar 04, 2022
'48 Hours' to cover Ally Kostial's murder in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A murder case involving two University of Mississippi students will be in the national spotlight Saturday, on the CBS show "48 Hours." Ally Kostial was shot to death back in 2019 afte...
Mar 04, 2022
Mississippi doctor convicted in $1M tax evasion case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Mississippi doctor was convicted of tax evasion in an Oxford court this week after federal prosecutors say he failed to pay almost $1 million in tax debt. Dr. Kevin L. Crandell of G...
Mar 04, 2022