Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson councilmen react to recent bribery arrest
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Sherik Marve Smith is the second individual charged with conspiracy to commit bribery in the Jackson bribery scandal. There are three more individuals who have not been named, ...
Oct 18, 2024
Dry conditions in Mississippi increase risk of wildfires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - October is one of the driest months in Mississippi, which puts the state at a greater risk to experience forest fires. Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) ...
Oct 18, 2024
Three men charged after Rankin County deputies seize ghost gun, marijuana
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies said a search warrant led to the recovery of a "ghost gun" and marijuana in the Castlewoods subdivision. Authorities said the search warrant was ex...
Oct 18, 2024
Louisiana man pleads guilty in car dealership fraud conspiracy
JACKSON Miss. (WJTV) - A Louisiana man pled guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a scheme to use the stolen identity of others to purchase expensive vehicles in t...
Oct 18, 2024
Pearl Street ramp to I-55 South temporarily closed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There will be a temporary ramp closure from Pearl Street to Interstate 55 in Jackson. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the entrance ramp ...
Oct 18, 2024
Capitol police search for suspects in Dollar General burglary
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after a Dollar General was burglarized Thursday night. The incident occurred at the Dollar General in the 1000 block of Highway 80 East around ...
Oct 18, 2024
Mississippi couple celebrates 60 years of marriage at Chick-Fil-A
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- A Southaven couple celebrated their 60th marriage anniversary at Chick-fil-A in Southaven, after eating lunch at the restaurant every day for the past two years. "Same time every d...
Oct 18, 2024
Mother killed her baby, placed her in trash can on University of Tampa campus, police say
Video above: (Previous report) Baby dies after student gives birth in University of Tampa dorm bathroom, records show TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The mother of a baby found dead in a trash can on the Univer...
Oct 18, 2024
Woman dies during Magee house fire
MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) - The body of a 92-year-old woman was found inside a Magee home after a house fire. Magee police said the fire occurred at a home on 8th Street around 10:12 p.m. on Thursday, ...
Oct 18, 2024
Natchez police investigate alleged hit-and-run
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run that injured at least two people. The Natchez Democrat reported the incident occurred in the 800 block of N. Martin Luth...
Oct 18, 2024