Category Archives: WJTV
MDEQ expands Pearl River water contact advisory after sewer break
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has expanded a water contact advisory for a portion of the Pearl River following a significant sewer line break repor...
Jun 05, 2025
Four injured in Hinds County crash involving school bus, pickup truck
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Four people were injured during a crash involving a school bus and a pickup truck. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 18 and Midway Road in Hinds County on ...
Jun 05, 2025
Mississippi reports first West Nile case of 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported the first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the 2025 mosquito season. This first case was confirmed in Rankin County....
Jun 05, 2025
Commissioner unveils 2025 Mississippi State Fair plans
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) announced new details at a press conference ahead of the 166th Mississippi State Fair, which will be held October...
Jun 05, 2025
Mother claims Mississippi woman was shot to death by her ex-fiancé
HERNANDO, Miss. -- The mother of a Hernando woman who was found dead in her home claims her daughter was killed by her ex-fianc. Kasey Rowley, 28, was shot to death in a Hernando, Mississippi, house o...
Jun 05, 2025
D.A. asks for information on Hernando homicide
HERNANDO, Miss. - DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton is looking for the public's help after a recent Hernando homicide. Two detained after man killed at Hernando apartment The homicide hap...
Jun 05, 2025
Mississippi Match 5 player wins $1.2 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi Lottery player won the $1.2 million Mississippi Match 5 jackpot during the Wednesday night drawing. This is the first ever seven-figure jackpot for the game. Offi...
Jun 05, 2025
Fire destroys South Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A fire destroyed a home in South Jackson. Assistant Jackson Fire Chief Patrick Armon said the fire occurred in the 300 block of Woody Drive just before 3:00 a.m. on June 5. Acc...
Jun 05, 2025
Jackson hotel manager shoots man during argument: police
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after they said a hotel manager shot a man during an argument. The shooting occurred at the OYO Hotel in the 3800 block of Interstate 55 South ...
Jun 04, 2025
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs concedes election
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., conceded in his bid for a fourth term. The longtime mayor has served in the position for the past 12 years. The unofficial results showed ...
Jun 04, 2025