Category Archives: WJTV
United Airlines says ‘technology issue’ that prompted national ground stop is resolved
DENVER (KDVR) - Commercial airline United Airlines ordered a ground stop for flights at multiple major airports Wednesday evening. According to the ground stop alert posted by the Federal Aviation Adm...
Aug 06, 2025
Jackson mayor discusses public safety, Thalia Mara Hall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn addressed key issues facing the capital city during a news conference on Wednesday. "Public safety is our number one priority. And so, it is my goal to...
Aug 06, 2025
Rankin County man convicted on drug charges wanted after failing to appear at trial
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney John K. "Bubba" Bramlett announced a man is wanted for failure to appear at his trial. According to Bramlett, Kyle Wayne De...
Aug 06, 2025
Father of fatal crash victim accused of assaulting Mississippi firefighter
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies said a man turned himself in for allegedly assaulting a firefighter who responded to a fatal crash. Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley said Kenman...
Aug 06, 2025
Daniel Callihan pleads guilty to federal charges in Brunett case
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - Daniel Callihan, who is accused of killing 35-year-old Callie Brunett and her 4-year-old daughter, plead guilty on Wednesday, Aug. 6, to federal charges of kidnapping resulting in...
Aug 06, 2025
Mayor Horhn seeks solutions to stabilize Jackson's water system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson is still trying to recover from a water crisis that affected the city's water system in recent years. On Wednesday, Jackson Mayor John Horhn addressed issue...
Aug 06, 2025
Federal judge to rule on Mississippi's DEI ban before temporary order expires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge could soon decide whether to block Mississippi's ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies before a temporary order expires. U.S. District Judge Hen...
Aug 06, 2025
US 80 bridge repair finishes early, new project underway in metro
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced crews have made significant progress on infrastructure improvement projects on U.S. 80 in the Jackson...
Aug 06, 2025
Mississippi driver killed in crash involving 18-wheeler
BOLIVAR COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi driver was killed during a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in Bolivar County. The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. 61 North and MS-32 j...
Aug 06, 2025
Chase in Jackson ends with juvenile driver hitting building
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police announced a juvenile driver was injured after hitting the side of a building during a chase. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public...
Aug 06, 2025