Category Archives: WJTV
Carnival confirms search for overboard passenger in Gulf of Mexico
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - The search is on for a cruise ship passenger that perhaps jumped overboard on Wednesday. The incident occurred when the 13-deck Carnival Valor was returning to New Orleans from it...
Feb 16, 2022
Adams County man sentenced to 20 years for kidnapping
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, February 14, an Adams County man pled guilty to one count of kidnapping. Missing woman found dead in Brookhaven motel room Jeffery Hartley was sentenced to 20 years ...
Feb 16, 2022
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