Category Archives: WJTV
Woman arrested in connection to Jones County shooting
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Jones County woman was arrested in connection to a shooting that happened on Monday, February 28. Jones County deputies began searching for Melinda Allison Landrum after...
Mar 01, 2022
Former 'Dancing with the Stars' pro says he's trying to leave Ukraine after being arrested
(The Hill) - "Dancing with the Stars" alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy announced on social media that he is trying to leave Ukraine after being arrested. The professional dancer announced in a video post...
Mar 01, 2022
Silver Alert issued for missing Hinds County woman
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 53-year-old Kawanna Jenkins of Jackson. She's described as five feet three inches tall, weighs 130 ...
Mar 01, 2022
Biden to make 1st State of the Union address Tuesday
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President Joe Biden will deliver his first of the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday. White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pie...
Mar 01, 2022
Woman arrested after deadly shooting on Monument Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson woman was arrested on Monday for the murder of 42-year-old Corey Dixon. On Sunday, February 27, Jackson police responded to 110 Monument Street after receiving a call...
Mar 01, 2022
Crews to make road repairs along Ridgewood Road on Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson crews will be repairing a manhole Tuesday, March 1 at the intersection of Ridgewood Road and Old Canton Road. Repair work is expected to start around 9:00 a.m. and be c...
Feb 28, 2022
More baby formula recalled after infant death: FDA
(NEXSTAR) - More baby formula has been recalled after another infant death was reported, federal officials announced Monday. In total, five cases of infant illness after being exposed to certain brand...
Feb 28, 2022
Mississippi woman dies in I-10 wreck with stopped police car
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A Mississippi woman has died after her can ran into the back of a police vehicle with its blue lights flashing on Interstate 10 in Louisiana. Troopers think Alexis Jones, 23, was dr...
Feb 28, 2022
Sheriff testifies in Hinds County Detention Center hearing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones took the stand in federal court on Monday for a third week of arguments in the Hinds County Detention Center hearing. Jones talked about his wo...
Feb 28, 2022
Massive sinkhole still causing problems for Jackson neighbors
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A massive sinkhole has been plaguing a Jackson neighborhood for weeks. Neighbors said the unpleasant odor is still a problem. "Live sewage. You can ride down the street, and yo...
Feb 28, 2022