Category Archives: WJTV
Shane Sanders named new superintendent of Rankin County Schools
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Rankin County School District Board of Education announced the appointment of Shane Sanders as the district's new superintendent. A lifelong resident of Rankin County...
Apr 10, 2025
State Route 465 in Warren County will close due to flooding
UPDATE: WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The temporary closure for State Route 465 in Warren County is now expected to begin on Wednesday, April 16. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportat...
Apr 10, 2025
Helicopter crashes in New York City's Hudson River; 6 dead
NEW YORK (PIX11) - Six people, including three children, died after a helicopter crashed in the Hudson River near the New Jersey coastline Thursday afternoon, authorities said. A Bell 206 helicopter b...
Apr 10, 2025
K-9 injured in officer-involved shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A K-9 was injured during an officer-involved shooting in Jackson. The incident happened in the area of Interstate 55 and McDowell Road on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Bailey Marti...
Apr 10, 2025
Pearl police search for missing teen last seen at high school
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Pearl police are searching for a missing teenager. According to investigators, Taliya Smith was last seen in Pearl on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Police said Smith's last known locat...
Apr 10, 2025
Man sentenced for Rainbow Hotel double homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was convicted in connection to the double homicide that occurred at the Rainbow Hotel in Jackson three years ago. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced Jerm...
Apr 10, 2025
Jackson removes Hotel O in blight removal effort
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the biggest eyesores in the City of Jackson has been removed. Hotel O, located along Interstate 55, is now an empty lot. Jackson leaders said the city is still working t...
Apr 10, 2025
Jackson councilman optimistic about Thalia Mara Hall reopening
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson are confident Thalia Mara Hall will reopen. There are still a number of projects that need to be completed. Jackson City Councilman Ashby Foote...
Apr 10, 2025
Temporary lane closures planned in Clinton for road work
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - There will be temporary lane closures in Clinton, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). MDOT officials said the outside lane of Springridge Road sta...
Apr 10, 2025
Mississippi couple sentenced for COVID PPP fraud scheme
MARSHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Attorney's Office announced a Mississippi couple has been sentenced in connection with their leadership role in a multi-million-dollar PPP fraud scheme. U.S. D...
Apr 10, 2025