Category Archives: WJTV

404 dollar stores closed after FDA uncovers massive rodent infestation
(NEXSTAR) - More than 400 Family Dollar locations remained closed Sunday as the retailer worked to recover from a rodent infestation discovered at one of its distribution centers. The Food and Dr...
Alix Martichoux, Nexstar Media Wire Feb 20, 2022

Councilman Stokes wants to tear down burned properties
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Driving down Bailey Avenue, unsightly and burned properties are easy to spot. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes is on a mission to change that. Stokes is working to create...
Marie Mennefield Feb 20, 2022

Crews fight shopping center fire in Richland
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Firefighters fought a fire that started at a shopping center in Richland on Sunday, February 20. Lightning causes barn fire in Flora Crews believe the fire started at the Rebe...
Kayla Thompson Feb 20, 2022

Man arrested for break in, robbery in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested following a break in and a robbery in Vicksburg on Saturday, February 19. The Vicksburg Post reported Michel's Record Shop on Washington Street was robbed ...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 20, 2022

Vicksburg's Yardi Gras to benefit animal shelter
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Fostoria neighborhood in Vicksburg will host "Yardi Gras" to benefit animal shelters. Argument in Vicksburg Walmart leads to shooting The Vicksburg Post reported homes on...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 20, 2022

Argument in Vicksburg Walmart leads to shooting
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - An argument inside a Vicksburg Walmart store led to a shooting on Sunday, February 20. Vicksburg man stabbed, killed in Louisiana Vicksburg Deputy Police Chief Mike Bryant sa...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 20, 2022

Community baby shower to be held in Adams Co.
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Southwest Diaper Bank of Miss-Lou will host a Community Baby Shower on Thursday, March 17. Expecting mothers and mothers of children one-year-old or younger of the Southwe...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 20, 2022

Two shot during armed robbery in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were shot during an armed robbery in Jackson on Saturday, February 19. Jackson police said someone wearing a ski mask approached brothers Demarcus Jackson and Mauric...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 20, 2022

Man dies in surgery after being shot in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died while in surgery for life-threatening injuries after being shot in Jackson on Saturday, February 19. Two wanted in connection to Jackson fatal shooting Jackson polic...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 20, 2022

Jackson woman celebrates 102nd birthday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Family and friends gathered to celebrate a local woman's monumental birthday. Doris Covington turned 102 on Saturday, February 19. Originally from Lexington, she moved to Jacks...
Marie Mennefield Feb 19, 2022
