Category Archives: WJTV
Man arrested in connection to multiple auto burglaries in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon police arrested a man in connection to several auto burglaries in the area on Wednesday, November 17. Police said George Edward Jones Jr., 22, was arrested after he was...
Nov 17, 2021
Rapper Young Dolph dead in Memphis shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - (WREG) Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph was killed Wednesday in a shooting at a cookie shop in Memphis, according to preliminary information from Memphis Police. He was 36. Who is You...
Nov 17, 2021
Man wanted for kidnapping ex-girlfriend in Holmes County, says sheriff
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said authorities are working to find a woman after she was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend. Louisiana man arrested in human tra...
Nov 17, 2021
225 new coronavirus cases, 2 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 225 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with two additional deaths. This brings the sta...
Nov 17, 2021
Jackson mayor to host garbage collection town hall Thursday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, November 18 to discuss the city's contracting process for a garbage collection company. Jackson mayor...
Nov 17, 2021
Entergy's shutdown of Warren County power plant could cost community $3M
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Entergy plans to close the Baxton Wilson natural gas power plant in Warren County in Spring 2022. The Vicksburg Post reported that this closure could cost Warren County $...
Nov 17, 2021
Tracking the Tropics: Historically low level of tropical activity as hurricane season nears end
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- With two weeks left to go in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, tropical activity has been almost non-existent, despite La Nina developing. Typically, a La Nina weather pattern ...
Nov 17, 2021
Boil water notice remains in effect for Jackson's surface water connections
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson said there has been progress in stabilizing the city's water system. However, all surface water connections are still under a boil water notice...
Nov 17, 2021
Man accused of assaulting Claiborne County deputy arrested
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Claiborne County deputy. The incident happened on Sunday, November 14 at Simps Bar and Grill on Tillman Road. Investigato...
Nov 17, 2021
Hattiesburg crews close E. 7th Street for repairs
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg crews will close a portion of East 7th Street on Wednesday, November 17 for drainage repair. City of Hattiesburg announces $2.7M water and sewer improvement pro...
Nov 17, 2021