Category Archives: WJTV

Pearl officer hired after making 'derogatory slurs' no longer employed
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - An officer, who was caught on camera making "derogatory slurs" while employed in Richland, is no longer employed with the Pearl Police Department. Jeremy Rast was hired...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 06, 2025

Judge issues protective order in Jackson bribery case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge has issued a protective order in the Jackson bribery case. U.S. District Court Judge LaKeysha Greer Isaac ordered that any and all discovery material that ...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 06, 2025

Two found dead after Mississippi murder-suicide, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man and woman were both found shot to death in a Senatobia, Mississippi home early Thursday morning, police say. Senatobia Police Department says they were called to a home on Cowt...
Deja Davis Feb 06, 2025

These Mississippi Big Lots stores may be staying open, court docs suggest
(NEXSTAR) - It's been roughly five months since discount retailer Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In that time, the company has closed more than 500 stores, cutting its footprint ...
Addy Bink Feb 06, 2025

Former Attala County superintendent indicted for shooting death of wife
ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An Attala County Grand Jury has indicted the former Attala County superintendent in connection to the death of his wife. Man wrecks stolen car, carjacks woman in Warren C...
Malaysia McCoy Feb 06, 2025

Cracker Barrel calls out Waffle House over egg surcharge: 'Nothing hospitable about that'
(NEXSTAR) - Cracker Barrel looks to be wooing Waffle House's breakfast crowd with a new deal for loyal customers. The company announced Thursday that members of its Cracker Barrel Rewards program who ...
Michael Bartiromo Feb 06, 2025

Boil water notice issued for City of Mendenhall
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A boil water notice has been issued systemwide for the City of Mendenhall. Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said the notice affects 1,000 c...
Kristopher White Feb 06, 2025

18-wheeler crash causes delays on I-20 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A vehicle and an 18-wheeler were involved in a crash on a Jackson interstate. The crash occurred on Interstate 20 East just past the Highway 18 and Robinson Road exit on Februa...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 06, 2025

Safety issues keep Thalia Mara Hall closed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The doors of Thalia Mara Hall are expected to reopen after certain repairs are completed. The facility closed in August 2024 after mold and other safety issues were d...
Jaylon Anderson Feb 05, 2025

Man wrecks stolen car, carjacks woman in Warren County: sheriff
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An Arkansas man was arrested in Mississippi after he allegedly carjacked a person who stopped to help after a crash. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said deputies respo...
Kristopher White Feb 05, 2025
