Category Archives: WJTV
2022 Dixie National Livestock Show kicks off Thursday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 57th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show kicks off on Thursday, January 20 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson.. The Dixie National Horse and Mule Color Bonanz...
Jan 20, 2022
Rankin County School District updates COVID-19 protocols
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders of the Rankin County School District released their updated COVID-19 protocols for students and staff who may be experiencing symptoms or exposed to the virus. Ra...
Jan 20, 2022
Raymond homeowner injured in shooting while trying to stop theft, police say
RAYMOND, Miss. (WJTV) - Raymond police are working to find a suspect who injured a homeowner during a theft. Police said the incident happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19 at a home ...
Jan 20, 2022
Schools desperate for help ask parents to work as substitute teachers
(KTVX) - In another sign of just how much COVID-19 and the omicron variant are disrupting normal life, schools in several districts across the United States are now turning to parents to fill substitu...
Jan 20, 2022
Man wanted for burglary, aggravated assault in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a burglary and aggravated assault. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Jermazzeo Aldridge on charges stemming from an incident that hap...
Jan 19, 2022
Five new businesses coming to Byram in 2022
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Several new businesses in Byram are expected to add an economic boost in the next few months. Raising Cane's, Starbucks, Rally's, and Moe's are all coming to the area, and Pizza ...
Jan 19, 2022
Spread of COVID-19 impacting local first responders in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The fight against COVID-19 is testing the limits of first responders. "It's very trying times with law enforcement right now regarding COVID and law enforcement," said Hinds Co...
Jan 19, 2022
Jackson police respond to shooting on Normandy Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police responded to a shooting on Normandy Drive near Northside Drive Wednesday afternoon. Investigators believe a drive-by shootout happened between individuals in the...
Jan 19, 2022
Jackson police search for man missing since November 2021
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who has been missing since November 2021. Vicksburg police search for woman who's been missing since November 2...
Jan 19, 2022
Former Covington County Emergency Manager arrested for fraud, embezzlement
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Former Covington County Emergency Manager Gregory Sanford was arrested after being indicted for fraud and embezzlement by a local grand jury. According to State Audito...
Jan 19, 2022