Category Archives: WJTV
Missing/Endangered Child Alert canceled for 17-year-old from Jackson
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Missing and Endangered Alert issued for Montrevious Wilks has been canceled. He has been located and is safe, according to MBI. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Missing an...
Feb 18, 2025
Strong winds contribute to destruction of Clinton home during fire: chief
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Clinton Fire Department said windy weather contributed to the destruction of a home during a fire on Saturday, February 15. Clinton Fire Chief Jeff Blackledge said the two-...
Feb 18, 2025
When will Jackson open a cold weather shelter?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to the upcoming frigid temperatures, the City of Jackson has partnered with Shower Power, Inc., again to open a temporary cold weather shelter. The shelter will be located ...
Feb 18, 2025
White supremacist group attempts to recruit in Magee: chief
MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) - The Magee police chief said a white supremacist group is attempting to recruit people in the city. Magee Police Chief Denis J. Borges said stickers bearing the message of the Pat...
Feb 18, 2025
Judge rules Jackson mayoral candidate does not meet requirements to run
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A special judge has issued a ruling after Ali M. ShamsidDeen filed an appeal after he was left off of the ballot in the Jackson mayoral race. According to retired Circuit ...
Feb 18, 2025
Brandon holds groundbreaking for new grocery store
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the construction of a new grocery store. The grocery store, Sullivan's Marketplace, is part of a construction proj...
Feb 18, 2025
Fire damages home on Del Rey Drive in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire early Tuesday morning. The fire occurred at a home in the 100 block of Del Rey Drive around 1:00 a.m. on February 18. Elderly wom...
Feb 18, 2025
Elderly woman killed during Mississippi house fire
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An elderly woman died during a house fire in Neshoba County. Breezy News reported the fire occurred at a home on County Road 212 in the Dixon community on Sunday, Februa...
Feb 18, 2025
Sex offender captured near Natchez Walmart after three-day search
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities in Adams County arrested a "violent sex offender" after a three-day search. The Natchez Democrat reported Edward Wells, 52, was captured on Monday, February 17 arou...
Feb 18, 2025
Mississippi absentee ballots available for 2025 Municipal Primary Election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are available in municipal clerks' offices in Mississippi for the Municipal Primary Election on April 1, 2025. Mississippians can utilize...
Feb 18, 2025