Category Archives: WJTV
Activists want Mississippi lawmakers to pass new animal cruelty bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Animal activists are hopeful Mississippi lawmakers will pass a new bill that would incorporate more accountability for those who commit acts of animal cruelty. The bill is call...
Jan 31, 2022
Natchez police arrest man after chase ends on Rickman St.
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez police arrested a man after a chase on Friday, January 28. Police said an officer tried to stop a vehicle for a switched tag just before 10:45 p.m. They said the driver...
Jan 31, 2022
Old Highway 49 to close for resurfacing work
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the eastbound and westbound traffic of Old U.S. Highway 49 at the intersection with Highway 49 ...
Jan 31, 2022
6 JPS schools remain virtual for Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to the ongoing water pressure issues in the City of Jackson, six Jackson Public Schools (JPS) will remain all virtual on Tuesday, February 1. Jackson neighbors react to wat...
Jan 31, 2022
Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Warren County buck
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab confirmed a Warren County buck had Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). According to the Natchez Democrat, the buck was 4.5 miles south ...
Jan 31, 2022
Jackson chef featured on "Next Level Chef"
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Personal and Executive Chef Kenneth Everett had the opportunity of a lifetime after a simple message on Instagram landed him on "Next Level Chef." Everett, also known as Chef K...
Jan 31, 2022
Police searching for Mississippi man who was last seen in Louisiana
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Miss. (KTVE/KARD)-- Authorities are attempting to locate Michael McKinley, 41, Middleton from Franklin County, Mississippi. He was last seen in Monroe, Louisiana. Middleton is describ...
Jan 31, 2022
Man wanted for Jackson carjackings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted in connection to a carjacking. Police said they are looking for Keshun Chambers, 19. Investigators belie...
Jan 31, 2022
Employee accused of firing shots in Sal and Mookie's
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An employee was arrested after the co-owner of Sal and Mookie's said shots were fired in the restaurant when it was closed. Co-owner Jeff Good said an employee entered through ...
Jan 31, 2022
Jackson mayor says he disagrees with recent EPA letter
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba hosted his weekly news conference on Monday, January 31, 2022. The mayor said he disagrees with the recent letter of non-compliance from the Env...
Jan 31, 2022