Category Archives: WJTV
Kosciusko looking to hire new police officers
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Kosciusko Police Department (KPD) announced the department is looking to hire new officers. According to officials, the new non-certified officers starting s...
Jan 25, 2022
Woman sentenced for drunk-driving crash that killed 4
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a drunk-driving crash that killed four people. Brookhaven man sentenced on sexual battery charge The Sun Herald reported Tar...
Jan 25, 2022
Is sneezing a symptom of the omicron COVID variant?
(NEXSTAR) - Omicron's most common symptoms are causing a lot of confusion. Runny nose? Headache? Sneezing? You could have COVID, a cold or allergies. Depending on where you live, sneezing can be an es...
Jan 25, 2022
Brookhaven man sentenced on sexual battery charge
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A 21-year-old Brookhaven man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted for sexual battery and gratification of lust. Arrest made in Rainbow Motel double homicid...
Jan 25, 2022
4,909 new coronavirus cases, 21 additional deaths in MS
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 4,909 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 21 additional deaths. This brings the st...
Jan 25, 2022
MS governor delivers State of the State address
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says cutting taxes, supporting education and improving infrastructure are among his priorities this year. "We tell every young parent: We will be you...
Jan 25, 2022
Arby's restaurant to be built in Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Clinton Board of Aldermen approved site plans for an Arby's restaurant to be built at the former Bumper's drive-in location. The Clinton Courier reported there were issues ...
Jan 25, 2022
JSU changes operations due to water pressure issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)- Due to the water pressure issues in the City of Jackson, Jackson State University (JSU) leaders made changes to operations for Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Nine Jackson schools wi...
Jan 25, 2022
Crews respond to mobile home fire in Moselle
MOSELLE, Miss. (WJTV) - A mobile home in Moselle caught on fire on Monday, January 24. Ovett, Union and Southwest Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the fire at 110 Job R. Lane around 1:00 p.m. t...
Jan 25, 2022
Silver Alert canceled for Arthur Jones of Southaven
UPDATE: DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued for Arthur Lee Jones has been canceled. He has been located and is safe. DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investiga...
Jan 25, 2022