Category Archives: WJTV

Silver Alert canceled for Pearline Washington
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - According to MBI, the Silver Alert issued for Pearline Washington has been canceled. She has been located and is safe. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of...
Rachel Hernandez Jan 02, 2022

Councilman Grizzell calls for state help after stray bullets hit two seniors' homes in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Councilman Brian Grizzell is calling on state legislature for help after two stray bullets hit the homes of two senior neighbors. Grizzell said one woman was almost shot by a s...
Rachel Hernandez Jan 02, 2022

Kwanzaa Celebrations wrap up with Faith Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Seven days of Kwanzaa have come to a close as the community gathered for the last day of celebration, centered around faith. Each day is focused on a different value like unity...
Deidra Brisco Jan 02, 2022

Children's COVID hospital admission rates on the rise
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Children's COVID-19 hospital admission rates are rising in Mississippi. Children ages 16 and up are eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot at this time. On Monday, January 3, c...
Deidra Brisco Jan 01, 2022

Witness video leads to arrest in Flowood shooting case
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - A witness's video led to the arrest of a man in connection to a shooting at Reflection Point Apartments. Flowood police responded to a call of gunshots on Tuesday, December 28 ...
Rachel Hernandez Jan 01, 2022

Jackson police seeking tips in armed robbery case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are seeking tips on an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, January 1. Man wanted for two Jackson business robberies Police said a business on Clinton Boulev...
Rachel Hernandez Jan 01, 2022

3 dead, 4 hurt in shooting at Mississippi New Year’s party
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - Three people were killed and four others were wounded after several people started shooting at a Mississippi party just minutes before the end of 2021, authorities said. One per...
The Associated Press Jan 01, 2022

Man charged in connection to shooting of wife, sister in Yazoo City
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City police charged a man with aggravated assault in connection to the shootings of his wife and sister. The Yazoo Herald reported Calvin Williams has been charged wit...
Rachel Hernandez Jan 01, 2022

Brandon Municipal Court hiring for deputy court clerk
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Brandon is accepting applications for a deputy court clerk position at the Brandon Municipal Court. Reward offered for tips in 2016 Brandon cold case Some responsib...
Rachel Hernandez Jan 01, 2022

Man dead after crash on I-20 in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died after a single-car crash on I-20 in Hinds County around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 1. MHP officer involved shooting in Woodville Mississippi Highway Patrol ...
Rachel Hernandez Jan 01, 2022
