Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi House passes tax plan, fate uncertain
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers approved a plan to phase out the state income tax, cut the grocery tax and raise the gas tax, but the final outcome remains unclear. The House voted 92-27...
Mar 20, 2025
Two charged after 3-year-old Mississippi girl dies
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WHLT) - Picayune police arrested a man and a woman in connection to the death of a three-year-old girl. Police said they responded to Crestwood Drive around 10:15 a.m. on March 18 aft...
Mar 20, 2025
State Board recommends relocating MSMS to Mississippi State
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted unanimously on March 20 to recommend to the Mississippi Legislature that it consider relocating the Mississippi School for...
Mar 20, 2025
Mississippi tornadoes damage over 1,000 structures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) said the 18 tornadoes that touched down in the state March 14-15 damaged more than 1,000 structures. The storm...
Mar 20, 2025
Vicksburg couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide of a husband and wife. Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones said officers responded to the 1400 block of Division ...
Mar 20, 2025
Lane closures near Jackson Airport start soon
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - There will be temporary lane closures on Old Brandon Road near the Jackson Airport, starting this weekend. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT...
Mar 20, 2025
Reward offered for tips on stolen horses in Claiborne County
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Claiborne County deputies are investigating after horses were stolen from a location in Hermanville. The incident occurred in the 2000 block of McDonald Road on March ...
Mar 20, 2025
Third Natchez resident arrested for Louisiana armed robbery
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A third Natchez resident has been arrested in connection to an armed robbery in Louisiana. The Natchez Democrat reported Tyronnie Davis, 19, was charged with two counts of arme...
Mar 20, 2025
Popular laundry detergent recalled over bacteria concern
Credit: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (WJW) - More than 16,000 bottles of a popular laundry detergent are being recalled due to a risk of bacteria exposure which could cause serious infectio...
Mar 20, 2025
Benadryl bottles recalled over risk of child poisoning
(WJW) - More than 2,000 bottles of liquid Benadryl are being recalled due to a risk of child poisoning, according to a recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission....
Mar 20, 2025