Category Archives: WJTV
Gospel legend Huey P. Williams of Jackson Southernaires dies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The lead singer of the legendary Gospel group, the Jackson Southernaires, has died. Huey P. Williams died peacefully at his Smithdale home on March 24, 2025. Huey was the older...
Mar 27, 2025
Mississippi teacher facing drugs, gun charge in DeSoto County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Water Valley, Mississippi teacher was arrested after police accused him of having a gun and drugs on him during a traffic stop. LaMichael Knighten is charged with license plate - n...
Mar 27, 2025
Driver, passenger injured during Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a driver and a passenger were injured during a shooting. Police responded to the 300 block of Flag Chapel Road on March 26 after receivin...
Mar 26, 2025
Mississippi MS Society's annual walk raises awareness, funds
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In just over two weeks, hundreds with gather to help fight for a cure for multiple sclerosis at Smith Wills Stadium in Jackson. The Mississippi MS Society will hold its annual ...
Mar 26, 2025
Two candidates vie to be next Flowood mayor
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Flowood will have a new mayor for the first time in more than 30 years. Mayor Gary Rhoads announced last November that he would not seek re-election. Republican can...
Mar 26, 2025
Four arrested for stealing jewelry, cash from Madison home
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police arrested three men and one woman after jewelry and cash were stolen from a home. Police responded to the Fairfield Subdivision around 5:00 p.m. on March 17. Thro...
Mar 26, 2025
Jackson nightclubs required to hire police-trained security
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson nightclubs must hire security guards trained by the Jackson Police Department (JPD). The Jackson City Council voted unanimously to approve the new ordinance on March 25...
Mar 26, 2025
Hinds County to provide reflective address markers for rural areas
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at enhancing emergency response times for rural residents. Starting March 26, reflecti...
Mar 26, 2025
Mississippi governor signs income tax elimination bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed House Bill 1, which eliminates the state's individual income tax. The signing took place at the Governor's Mansion on March 27. "I am prou...
Mar 26, 2025
Woman arrested for embezzling from Rankin County small business
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies arrested a woman after she allegedly embezzled from a small business. Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office, said dep...
Mar 26, 2025