Category Archives: WJTV

Biden faces possible trucker threat
(The Hill) -- President Joe Biden is facing the possibility of truck driver protests mirroring those in Canada over vaccine mandates that would come as the administration works to combat supply c...
Alex Gangitano Feb 10, 2022

Massive sinkhole creating health problems for Jackson neighbors
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Anger and pain are just a few words some neighbors are using to describe the living conditions on one Jackson street in Ward 7. "It's sad. It is pathetic that we can't get any ...
Jailen Leavell Feb 09, 2022
Man arrested for January homicide in McComb
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - McComb police arrested a man in connection to a January 2022 homicide. Police said they were dispatched to Lucky's Quick Stop on Summit Street about a shooting. They determined ...
Biancca Ball Feb 09, 2022

First responders benefit bill dies in committee
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Legislation that would benefit health care employees who have lost their lives to COVID-19 died in committee. Democratic Representative Tom Miles introduced House Bill 112 in J...
Anna Farish Feb 09, 2022

Burlington to close at Jackson Metrocenter
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Burlington Coat Factory is the last store left at the Jackson Metrocenter, and the business will close its doors next week. "I didn't know it, and I come here all the time. I d...
Leah Williams Feb 09, 2022

MHP patrol car catches fire during Hinds County chase
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) patrol car caught fire during a suspect chase on Wednesday, February 9. MHP officials said a trooper pulled a person over for making an ...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 09, 2022

Brice Wiggins improperly used state campaign funds for congressional race
JACKSON, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - State Sen. Brice Wiggins, a candidate for Mississippi's 4th Congressional District seat, used money from his state office campaign account to pay for congressional...
Geoff Pender Feb 09, 2022

Welfare check leads to drug bust in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies arrested a man and a woman for allegedly trafficking drugs. Investigators said they conducted a welfare check on February 7, 2022. They said a Gray Hyu...
Biancca Ball Feb 09, 2022

McComb women charged with felony identity theft
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies charged a woman with felony identity theft. On January 18, investigators said a report was filed with the sheriff's office. The report stated the victi...
Biancca Ball Feb 09, 2022

Water main break affects 3,500 PRVWSD customers
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) have issued a boil water notice for all subdivisions on the Pelahatchie Bay water system. The notice affect...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 09, 2022
