Category Archives: WJTV
Colorado man arrested after chase through Pine Belt counties
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Colorado man was arrested after a high speed chase from Hattiesburg to Laurel, authorities said. Jones County deputies said Angelino Vialpando, 30, of Colorado Springs, ...
Jan 06, 2025
Third teen arrested for trying to steal reserve deputy’s vehicle: JPD
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A third teenager has been arrested in connection a shooting involving an off-duty reserve deputy after the teens allegedly tried to steal the deputy's vehicle. Detective Tommie...
Jan 06, 2025
Reward for information on Mississippi triple homicide suspect increases
STATE LINE, Miss. (WJTV) - The search is ongoing for the suspect who killed three people at a Mississippi gas station on New Year's Day. Residents of State Line are still uneasy because the suspect ha...
Jan 06, 2025
Charges dismissed against father, son accused of shooting at FedEx driver in Mississippi
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - A judge issued an order on Monday dismissing all charges against a father and son, who were accused of shooting at a FedEx driver in Mississippi. D'Monterrio Gibson, a forme...
Jan 06, 2025
Testing needed on Hotel O's roof before demolition can begin
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The mayor of Jackson announced testing is needed for the roof of Hotel O before the demolition process can begin. Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said the Mississippi Departmen...
Jan 06, 2025
Thalia Mara Hall expected to reopen January 17
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The mayor of Jackson said Thalia Mara Hall is on track to open to the public later this month. Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said the opening date for the venue is January 17...
Jan 06, 2025
Interim Hinds County coroner sworn into office
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Jeramiah Howard was officially sworn into office on Monday, January 6 as the interim coroner for Hinds County. Howard was named the interim coroner by the Hinds County Boa...
Jan 06, 2025
Cause of Mississippi wildfire believed to be kids playing with bottle rockets
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) believe a wildfire in Tallahatchie County was ignited by children playing with bottle rockets. 2 escape hos...
Jan 06, 2025
LIST: Shelters open in Jackson due to extreme cold
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to the dangerously low temperatures expected in the Jackson metro this week, some shelters will be open for those in need. The city, in partnership with Shower Power, ...
Jan 06, 2025
Storm recovery efforts underway in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Recovery and restoration efforts are underway in parts of Rankin County after a tornado caused damage. Tree services and Entergy Mississippi crews were out Monday morning...
Jan 06, 2025