Category Archives: WJTV
Canton man convicted for possession of meth during traffic stop
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Madison County man has been convicted on two counts of drug possession by a jury after a two day trial. Torrey Powell, of Canton, was stopped during a routine traffic stop by...
Feb 08, 2022
Woman uninjured after Jackson police officer fires shots
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was shot at by Jackson police at the Super 8 on I-55 Frontage Road. According to Officer Sam Brown, officers responded to a disturbance call at the motel. When they arr...
Feb 08, 2022
Jackson police plan to crack down on interstate speeding
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Police Chief James Davis wants drivers to obey the speed limits on interstates in the city. The Northside Sun reported officers in the traffic division have been assign...
Feb 08, 2022
Mississippi utility worker electrocuted on the job
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A utility worker was killed Tuesday afternoon while restoring power near Holly Springs, Mississippi.The Marshall County Sheriff's Department said a utility worker was electrocuted on ...
Feb 08, 2022
Town Hall to be held on M-Bar expansion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Ashby Foote and the Ridgewood Park Homeowners' Association will hold a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, February 10 to discuss concerns about a new M-Bar ...
Feb 08, 2022
Saints announce Dennis Allen as new head coach
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - The New Orleans Saints will announce Dennis Allen as their new head coach at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. The announcement comes two weeks after former head coach Sean...
Feb 08, 2022
Report: J&J pauses production of its COVID-19 vaccine
(NewsNation Now) - Johnson & Johnson reportedly shut down production in the only plant making usable batches of its COVID-19 vaccine, the New York Times reported. The Times reports the stoppage is...
Feb 08, 2022
Man, woman wanted for theft at Brookhaven business
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven police are working to identify a man and a woman in connection to a theft at Bestway Furniture on Saturday, February 5. Police said a man in his mid-30s was seen ...
Feb 08, 2022
Mississippi's Aunjanue Ellis nominated for an Oscar
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi native and actress Aunjanue Ellis has been nominated for an Academy Award. 'Power of the Dog' tops Oscar noms with 12; 'Dune' nabs 10 Ellis was nominated for Best S...
Feb 08, 2022
Pike County Youth Sports Activity Field vandalized
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies are working to find the suspects who vandalized the Pike County youth Sports Activity Field. Berry's owner says employee stole food from business Inves...
Feb 08, 2022