Category Archives: WJTV
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: November 15-17
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (November 15-17) around Mississippi. C...
Nov 15, 2024
Suspects wanted after deadly officer-involved shooting in McComb
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - A teenager was killed during an officer-involved shooting in McComb, and authorities are searching for other suspects in connection to the incident. Bailey Martin, press secreta...
Nov 14, 2024
Police block area in West Jackson due to natural gas leak
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are assisting Atmos Energy after a natural gas leak occurred in the city. Detective Tommie Brown said Precinct 3 officers are assisting Atmos with blocking off t...
Nov 14, 2024
Man pleads guilty to fatal shooting on Natchez Trace Parkway
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man pled guilty on Thursday in connection to a homicide that occurred on the Natchez Trace Parkway six years ago. According to court documents, Cristian Mitchel Mondra...
Nov 14, 2024
MDOT to make improvements at Brandon intersection where teen died in crash
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced safety enhancements will be made at an intersection in Brandon. This comes after Greyson Huff, 18, ...
Nov 14, 2024
Mississippi receives C- for infrastructure
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new analysis by an engineering group suggests that Mississippi's infrastructure has improved in the last four years, but the state still has a long way to go. The American So...
Nov 14, 2024
Mississippi expects only a small growth in state budget
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's budget is expected to grow more slowly next year than it has the past few years, reflecting economic trends with a cooling off of state sales tax collections. Top l...
Nov 14, 2024
Mississippi governor intent on income tax cut even if states receive less federal money
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that he will continue pushing lawmakers to phase out the state income tax, even with the possibility of federal spendi...
Nov 14, 2024
Pearl police officer, driver injured during crash on I-20
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people, including a Pearl police officer, were injured during a crash on Interstate 20. The incident occurred on I-20 near the 51 mile marker just after 7:45 p.m. on Wednesda...
Nov 14, 2024
Canton man convicted in shooting death of wife
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Canton man has been convicted in connection to the death of his wife. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said Myles Flint Johnson, 53, was f...
Nov 14, 2024