Category Archives: WJTV
Community unites to aid Blossom Apartments tenants
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In Jackson, residents of Blossom Apartments are facing eviction and uncertainty. However, they received help from housing applications, moving volunteers and community groups o...
Aug 13, 2025
CMU customers face challenges with sharp rise in rates
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton Municipal Utilities (CMU) customers are speaking out after a big increase in their utility bills. Board members met during an executive session on August 12 to discuss th...
Aug 12, 2025
Local business owner reacts to mass shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A shooting in Jackson left eight people injured early Monday morning. The shooting occurred near several businesses, including Loaded Lettuce. The co-owner, Christopher Deans I...
Aug 12, 2025
Warrants issued for suspect in Jackson drive-by shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a suspect after shots were fired at a vehicle. The incident occurred on Northside Drive near Country Club in Jackson just before 12:45 p.m. on ...
Aug 12, 2025
Juvenile pedestrian struck by vehicle in Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police are investigating after a juvenile pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. The incident occurred in the area of Old Canton Road and St. Augustine Drive on August 12. Ac...
Aug 12, 2025
Chicken waste spill blocks I-20 East in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A chicken waste spill has caused both eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 to be blocked in Warren County. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) ...
Aug 12, 2025
Former Petal teacher charged with sex crimes found dead at home
PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) - A former Petal teacher, who was charged with sex crimes, was found deceased at a home. Petal police said they received a call from a neighbor on Dove Hollow just before 12:30 p.m...
Aug 12, 2025
Search continues for missing Rankin County man
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Multiple law enforcement agencies continued their search for a missing Rankin County man. According to the Rankin County Sheriff's Office, teams searched multiple areas o...
Aug 12, 2025
Woman wanted for aggravated animal cruelty in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police are searching for a woman who is wanted for animal cruelty. Police said Megan Victoria, 39, is wanted for two counts of aggravated animal cruelty. Megan Vict...
Aug 12, 2025
Jackson City Council approves new Civil Service commissioners
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council approved the new Civil Service commissioners on August 12. Jackson Mayor John Horhn recently announced the relaunch of the Jackson Civil Service Commis...
Aug 12, 2025