Category Archives: WJTV
I-55 North Pearl Street exit reopens in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Crews with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reopened both lanes of the Interstate 55 northbound Pearl Street exit in Jackson. MDOT adjusts US 49 traffic due ...
Jul 29, 2025
Worker dies in accident at Mississippi university: report
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WJTV) - A contractor died while working on a building at the Mississippi University for Women (The W) in Columbus, officials said. WCBI reported the incident occurred around 11:15 a.m...
Jul 29, 2025
MDOT adjusts US 49 traffic due to roadway buckles in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A traffic switch has been planned for U.S. 49 in Madison County after excessive heat caused several roadway buckles to form. According to the Mississippi Department of T...
Jul 29, 2025
Probe reveals major flaws in Holly Springs utility systems
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An independent investigator has submitted a final report on the Holly Springs Utility District to the Mississippi Public Service Commission, Commissioner Chris Brown announced in a s...
Jul 29, 2025
Tropics showing signs of life? Here's what the data says | Tracking the Tropics
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- No tropical activity is expected in the Atlantic over the next seven days as we approach August. The tropics are expected to heat up soon as we near the historically busy period ...
Jul 29, 2025
Jackson police seek white Ford F-150 in fatal hit-and-run
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are working to solve a hit-and-run that killed Brendon Keys, 22. The incident occurred in the 2500 block of South Gallatin Street just before 4:15 a.m. on July 2...
Jul 29, 2025
NYC gunman wanted to 'preserve brain' for research after shooting: Mayor
NEW YORK (WPIX) - A note found on the Manhattan gunman who killed four people read that he had suffered a brain injury, according to Mayor Eric Adams. Adams said that 27-year-old Shane Tamura blamed t...
Jul 29, 2025
Gunman kills multiple people, including NYPD officer, in Manhattan skyscraper shooting
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (WPIX) - Five people were shot, four fatally - including an off-duty NYPD officer - when a man carrying a long gun opened fire in a Manhattan skyscraper in Midtown Monday evening, offi...
Jul 28, 2025
Blossom Apartments residents want answers after water shutoff
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Residents at Blossom Apartments in Jackson are still searching for answers nearly a week after their water was unexpectedly shut off. Since then, tenants said they've had no co...
Jul 28, 2025
GoFundMe launched for injured Rankin County deputy
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A GoFundMe has been set up to help a Rankin County deputy who was injured during a crash. The crash occurred on Highway 468 near Greenfield Circle around 4:00 a.m. on Jul...
Jul 28, 2025