Category Archives: WJTV
Prescribed fires will be conducted at Vicksburg National Military Park
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The National Park Service (NPS) will conduct prescribed fires in order to manage vegetation at the Vicksburg National Military Park (VNMP). The prescribed fires will tak...
Feb 04, 2025
Human remains found in Mississippi; possibly linked to Jimmie "Jay" Lee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Human remains have been found in Carroll County, Mississippi, authorities confirmed. Several law enforcement agencies are working together to determine if the remains are that of Jim...
Feb 04, 2025
Waffle House adding surcharge for every egg ordered
(NEXSTAR) - Waffle House restaurants across the nation will be adding a 50-cent surcharge to every egg ordered amid soaring prices due to inflation and the bird flu epidemic. The surcharge took effect...
Feb 04, 2025
Capitol police search for suspect after chase in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are searching for a suspect after a chase in South Jackson. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said officers a...
Feb 04, 2025
18-year-old killed in Holmes County shooting
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Holmes County deputies are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot and killed. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said the body of Karterius Barksdale was found on th...
Feb 03, 2025
Man shot, killed during apparent ambush in Yazoo City
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City police are investigating after a man was shot and killed during an apparent ambush. The shooting occurred at the Yazoo Estates around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, Febru...
Feb 03, 2025
How will Trump's tariffs impact Mississippi?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An apparent trade war is on the horizon after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs over the weekend. The tariffs were announced for America's top three trading partners...
Feb 03, 2025
Thalia Mara Hall remains closed as crews work on repairs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thalia Mara Hall remains closed, and the City of Jackson is working on the repairs necessary to reopen the venue. The facility closed in August 2024 after mold and other safety...
Feb 03, 2025
Jackson bicyclist dies weeks after hit-and-run
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a bicyclist, who was injured during a hit-and-run, has died from his injuries. Detective Tommie Brown said the victim, Henry Clay Stokes, 60, died on Sunday...
Feb 03, 2025
Hinds County supervisors approve security cameras for South Jackson, Raymond
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to add new security measures to parts of South Jackson and Raymond. Security cameras will be placed in various parts ...
Feb 03, 2025