Category Archives: WJTV
Salad Days announces $8.5 million expansion in Mississippi
FLORA, Miss. (WJTV) - Salad Days Hydroponic Farm announced an $8.5 million expansion in Mississippi. Located in Flora, the new facility will encompass an additional 65,000 square feet to the farm's cu...
Oct 08, 2024
18-year-old sentenced for armed robbery in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old from Pearl has been sentenced after he was convicted of armed robbery and possession of a stolen firearm. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bram...
Oct 08, 2024
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Mississippi death row inmate
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court says it will not consider an appeal from a Mississippi death row inmate who was convicted of killing a high school student by running her over wi...
Oct 08, 2024
Natchez man killed during four-wheeler crash
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A Natchez man was killed during a four-wheeler crash. The Natchez Democrat reported the crash occurred on Tate Road around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7. Yazoo City school bu...
Oct 08, 2024
Man wanted for stabbing woman to death inside Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police have issued an arrest warrant for the man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside her home. Detective Tommie Brown said police are searching for Anthony Jero...
Oct 08, 2024
Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews worked furious...
Oct 08, 2024
Man charged after victim shot in face in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County deputies are investigating after a man was shot in the face. The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Airport Road in Raymond shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Mon...
Oct 07, 2024
Improvements could come soon to Thalia Mara Hall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thalia Mara Hall could see some improvements earlier than anticipated. Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said bids to clean the venue should open as soon as next week. In early A...
Oct 07, 2024
Jackson mayor confirms reelection bid, discusses JXN Water
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba confirmed on Monday that he will run for reelection in 2025. The mayor cited achievements under his administration, including saving the Jackson...
Oct 07, 2024
Yazoo City school bus driver charged after hitting vehicle, injuring child
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City police said a school bus driver was arrested after she allegedly hit a vehicle and injured a child. The incident occurred on Locust Street on Friday, October 4....
Oct 07, 2024