Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson wants to move forward with Hotel O demolition
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An eyesore along the Interstate 55 corridor in Jackson could soon be removed. Hotel O has caused major issues for businesses and residents in the area, leaders said. They said ...
Feb 11, 2025
Crowdfund created to identify human remains found in Natchez
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi investigators and a Texas DNA lab created a crowdfund to help identify the skeletal remains that were discovered in a wooded area of Natchez nearly one year ago. Na...
Feb 11, 2025
Thalia Mara Hall still needs new fire curtain
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lights are back on at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, but the doors remain shut. City Attorney Drew Martin said on Tuesday that leaders spoke with the State Fire Marshal last week...
Feb 11, 2025
Former interim Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler sentenced in bribery case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Former interim Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler has been sentenced on bribery charges in federal court. On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, a judge sentenced Crisler, 55, to 30...
Feb 11, 2025
Mississippi Lottery player hits $10 million Powerball Double Play jackpot
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A lucky Mississippi Lottery player will lay claim to $10 million thanks to a Powerball ticket! According to the Mississippi Lottery, the ticket purchased at the Petal Food Mart...
Feb 11, 2025
'I Want My 80's Tour' coming to Brandon Amphitheater
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders announced that the "I Want My 80's Tour" will be coming to the Brandon Amphitheater. HARDY brings JIM BOB World Tour to Brandon Amphitheater Rick Springfield will be jo...
Feb 11, 2025
Power restored to nearly 2,000 Jackson customers, including JSU campus
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Entergy Mississippi officials said crews found an issue with a piece of equipment at the Gallatin Street substation. "To ensure the safety of the rest of our equipment,...
Feb 11, 2025
Two candidates for Jackson mayor won't be on ballot
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Twenty-two candidates were on the unofficial list for the Jackson mayoral race on the January 31 deadline. There was confusion with the Hinds County Republican Municipal Execut...
Feb 10, 2025
Timothy Herrington now charged with capital murder, tampering with evidence
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Days after the remains of Jimmie "Jay" Lee were found and identified in Mississippi, the man once accused of killing him will face a new charge. Sheldon Timothy Herrington is now char...
Feb 10, 2025
Another sentencing hearing in Jackson bribery case pushed back
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A sentencing hearing has been continued for one of the suspects who was charged in connection to the Jackson bribery scandal. According to court documents, the sentencing heari...
Feb 10, 2025