Category Archives: WJTV
Final few days to get packages shipped out before the holidays; what to expect
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) - If you still need to ship a gift to a loved one before the holidays, head out sooner rather than later. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some folks are still not traveling to see l...
Dec 17, 2021
Morning 'Sip at Westin Jackson Festival of Trees
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - It's the last weekend of the "Festival of Trees" at the Westin Jackson in downtown. The dozen Christmas trees lining the halls are all donations to support the First Responders...
Dec 17, 2021
Millions sign petition asking for reduced sentence for truck driver in I-70 crash
DENVER (KDVR) -- More than 3 million people have signed an online petition asking Gov. Jared Polis to grant clemency to Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, the truck driver found guilty of a fiery 2019 crash that...
Dec 17, 2021
Suspect arrested for spray painting buildings in Crystal Springs
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - The words drool, pain and letters TFK were painted in multiple locations around Copiah County. "We got a local law firm here that has been tagged. We have several city ...
Dec 16, 2021
Camper destroyed in explosion in Jones County
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WHLT) - One person suffered from significant injuries after an explosion took place near a camper in Jones County on Thursday, December 16. Man, woman killed in shooting on 6th Stre...
Dec 16, 2021
Suspects try to steal Animal Rescue Fund van
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The director of one of the largest No Kill shelters in Mississippi said two men attempted to steal their only cargo van. "The door was open, window busted out. They tried to ho...
Dec 16, 2021
Atmos Energy donates equipment to Jackson Fire Department
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Atmos Energy donated leak detection equipment on Thursday to the Jackson Fire Department (JFD) and the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC). The company is donating sev...
Dec 16, 2021
Salvation Army of Jackson helps provide gifts for Christmas
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In October 2021, the Salvation Army of Jackson registered families for the Angel Tree program. The program is for less fortunate families with children under 12 years old who l...
Dec 16, 2021
Silver Alert canceled for Andy Kanengiser of Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued for 70-year-old Andy Kanengiser has been canceled. He has been found safe in Georgia, according to officer Greg Flynn. Pearl police said a Silver Alert wa...
Dec 16, 2021
JSU alum's $50K endowment to support students studying special education
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University alum Marcus A. Thompson has established a $50,000 scholarship endowment that will help pay for tuition, textbooks, supplies and other fees for eligible...
Dec 16, 2021