Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes blames recent crimes on local businesses
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Just five days into the new year, there have already been several shootings in Jackson. Just last night, four teens were shot at a gas station near Capitol Street and Ellis Ave...
Jan 05, 2022
Mural honoring civil rights leaders unveiled in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three Civil Rights leaders are being showcased in a new mural in Jackson. The mural features Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Medgar Evers and Reverend RLT Smith. It sits on the sid...
Jan 05, 2022
JPD: Teen shot, killed while sitting inside car
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old dead at Eagle Gas Station on Capitol Street and Ellis Avenue. The 14-year-old Demarcus McGinni...
Jan 05, 2022
Mississippi hires new forensics laboratory director
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory has hired a new director. Mary Dukes, who has worked in the private sector and at crime labs in Louisiana, will now join Mississippi's crime ...
Jan 05, 2022
Two arrested for prostitution, aggravated assault in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating an aggravated assault case that happened on Tuesday, January 4 around 9:30 p.m. at Relax Inn on Highway 80. Police said Perry Johnson paid Tiar...
Jan 05, 2022
First woman named Assistant Chief at Pearl Police Department
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Pearl Police Department (PPD) named its first female Assistant Chief on Wednesday, January 5. Pearl police officer speaks after saving kidnapped child Captain Amanda Thomasso...
Jan 05, 2022
Boil water notice issued for 80 connections in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a boil water notice for 80 connections in the city. More than 5,000 Greenfield Water customers under boil water no...
Jan 05, 2022
6,592 new coronavirus cases, 11 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 6,592 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 11 additional deaths. This brings the st...
Jan 05, 2022
Mississippi lieutenant governor tests positive for COVID-19
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has tested positive for COVID-19 after the opening day of a legislative session when Hosemann and many other people were walking around the ...
Jan 05, 2022
Teen shot and killed while sitting inside car in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)-Jackson Police announced they're investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old teen dead. The shooting happened around 7:00 p.m. at the Eagle Gas Station at the corner of Capi...
Jan 05, 2022