Category Archives: WJTV

Free legal clinic to be held in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A free legal clinic will be held in Hinds County on Friday, February 4. Hinds County neighbors can receive legal advice and help for divorces, name changes, visitation, cu...
Rachel Hernandez Jan 22, 2022

Jackson police crack down on crime with checkpoints
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Following two consecutive years of historic homicide rates in the capital, there is no question that its time for a change. People said they do appreciate the increase in patro...
Anthony Howard Jan 22, 2022

Monster Truck Nitro Tour to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For the first time, The Monster Truck Nitro Tour is coming to Jackson. There will be two shows tomorrow at the Mississippi Coliseum. Doors open at noon and the first show is se...
Anthony Howard Jan 21, 2022

Jackson police, Boys & Girls Clubs partner to create basketball league
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Basketball teams at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi will get some friendly competition from the Jackson Police Department (JPD). The department is partnering ...
Anna Farish Jan 21, 2022

Jackson police crackdown on crime with checkpoints
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police have a new plan to help crackdown on crime in the city. Police Chief James Davis said the department started a new initiative to add more checkpoints in Jackson....
Leah Williams Jan 21, 2022

2 teacher pay raise proposals alive at Mississippi Capitol
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Senate voted Friday to increase teachers' pay, days after the House approved a separate proposal. The two Republican-controlled chambers and Republican Gov. Tate ...
The Associated Press Jan 21, 2022

Brian Laundrie's notebook: Gabby Petito's fiancé took responsibility for her death, FBI says
You can find the latest on the investigation involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie here. Download the WFLA app for breaking news push alerts and sign up for breaking news email...
Allyson Henning Jan 21, 2022

7,509 new coronavirus cases, 14 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 7,509 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 14 additional deaths. The new cases were...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 21, 2022

Ridgeland man arrested in connection to animal cruelty case
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police arrested a man in connection to an animal cruelty case. Police said they arrested Samuel Hardee, Jr., 54, on Thursday, January 20. He has been charged with t...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 21, 2022

Flowood police respond to 5-vehicle crash on Vine Drive
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Flowood police responded to a five-vehicle crash on Friday, January 21. The crash happened on Vine Drive around 12:00 p.m. Police said several people have been transported to t...
Anna Farish Jan 21, 2022
