Category Archives: WJTV
Hinds County DA, Jackson councilman indicted in bribery scandal along with mayor
Warning: Some of the language in the indictment may be offensive to readers. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two more elected leaders have been indicted in connection to a bribery scandal in Jackson. Accordin...
Nov 07, 2024
Biden: Trump win lays to rest question of election ‘integrity’
(The Hill) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday called on Americans to lay to rest questions about the integrity of elections, calling the system fair after President-elect Donald Trump decidedly won th...
Nov 07, 2024
One injured in officer-involved shooting near Monticello gas station
MONTICELLO, Miss. (WJTV) - Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that injured one person in Monticello. The shooting occurred near a ...
Nov 06, 2024
Preview Gala: What to expect at 2024 Mistletoe Marketplace
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Join the Junior League of Jackson for the 'All is Bright' Mistletoe Marketplace! The annual shopping event, which benefits the Junior League of Jackson, will be held at the Mis...
Nov 06, 2024
Jackson mayor indicted on federal bribery charges
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said his legal team informed him that federal prosecutors have indicted him on bribery and related charges. This comes after two others, includi...
Nov 06, 2024
Shivers Creek Fish House to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi restaurant will host a visit from America's Best Restaurants (ABR) in late November. America's Best Restaurants will bring its ABR Roadshow to Shivers Cre...
Nov 06, 2024
Man accused of kidnapping Rankin County teen extradited to Mississippi
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of kidnapping a Rankin County teenager has been extradited back to Mississippi. Investigators with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office said Kaleb James Can...
Nov 06, 2024
Downtown Port Gibson closed due to downed power lines
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Port Gibson police said the downtown area of the city has been closed due to downed power lines and utility poles. Pictures showed a Ryder truck tangled in the power lines ...
Nov 06, 2024
Federal trial for former interim Hinds County sheriff underway
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The federal trial for the former interim Hinds County sheriff is underway. Marshand Crisler arrived at the federal courthouse in downtown Jackson on Wednesday, November 6 with ...
Nov 06, 2024
Kamala Harris gives concession speech, promises peaceful transfer of power
(NewsNation) - Democrat Kamala Harris urged unity in a concession speech at Howard University following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump. The election results prompted foreign leaders and Preside...
Nov 06, 2024