Category Archives: WJTV
Gas leak forces evacuation at Byram Middle School
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Byram Middle School students were evacuated due to a gas leak on Friday, May 2. According to a message sent to parents from the Hinds County School District, all students and sta...
May 02, 2025
One killed in Hattiesburg crash involving two 18-wheelers
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was killed during a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Hattiesburg. Police said the crash occurred on Interstate 59 South about 1.5 miles south of Hardy Street o...
May 02, 2025
Oxford man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) announced an Oxford man pled guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material. On May 1, James Arnold was sentenced to 15 years in the c...
May 02, 2025
Bob Anthony Parkway relocation project plans move forward
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Plans are moving forward to relocate Bob Anthony Parkway. The Northside Sun reported environmental assessment, design and construction plans are expected to be completed by m...
May 02, 2025
Mississippi governor declares 2025 Hurricane Prep Week
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) declared May 4-10, 2025, as Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) urged citi...
May 02, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: May 2-4
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (May 2-4) around Mississippi. Central ...
May 02, 2025
Pedestrian dies after being struck by multiple vehicles in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Interstate 20 near Highway 18 in Jackson. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (MDOT), said the incident occurred just ...
May 01, 2025
Rankin County homeowners concerned about new zoning ordinance
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A new zoning ordinance has raised major concerns for Rankin County homeowners. After appealing the motion of a zoning ordinance along with 133 landowners, members of the ...
May 01, 2025
Jackson police search for suspect in State Street homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a suspect in connection to a homicide that occurred in March. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said the shooti...
May 01, 2025
Goon Squad victims reach $2.5 million settlement with Rankin County, sheriff's office
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The two Black men who were tortured by six former law enforcement officers in Rankin County have reached a settlement in their civil case against the sheriff's office and...
May 01, 2025