Category Archives: WJTV
Five Mississippi men cited for alligator hunting violations in Louisiana
LOUISIANA (WJTV) - Six men, including five men from Mississippi, were cited for alleged alligator hunting violations in Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement age...
Sep 06, 2024
Pedestrian hit, killed on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Interstate 55 in Jackson. The incident occurred on I-55 near the Woodrow Wilson Avenue exit around 4:00 a.m. on Friday, September 6. Body fou...
Sep 06, 2024
Pearl expects to bring more events to Trustmark Park after M-Braves' final game
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Braves began their final homestand at Trustmark Park Tuesday night against the Tennessee Smokies. The M-Braves have had a huge impact on the Central Mississippi c...
Sep 06, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: September 6-8
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 (September 6-8) around Mississippi. Ce...
Sep 06, 2024
Teen suspect in Ga. school shooting and his father to remain held after hearings
WINDER, Ga. (AP) - The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed four people at a Georgia high school and his father, who was arrested for allowing his son to have a weapon, will stay in...
Sep 06, 2024
Man convicted of kidnapping girlfriend in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was convicted of kidnapping his girlfriend and being a felon in possession of a firearm in Hinds County. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Joseph Zatton...
Sep 05, 2024
Jackson arts leaders frustrated with Thalia Mara Hall closure
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson arts leaders want more timely communication from Jackson leaders about the shutdown of Thalia Mara Hall. In early August, the city was forced to close Thalia Mara Hall ...
Sep 05, 2024
Man rescued after train derails in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was rescued after a train derailed in Vicksburg. The incident occurred just after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5. Jackson man arrested after almost hitting trooper...
Sep 05, 2024
Jackson man arrested after almost hitting trooper conducting safety checkpoint
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) arrested a Jackson man after a chase on Thursday. Troopers were conducting a safety checkpoint on Medgar Evers Boulevard nea...
Sep 05, 2024
Jackson man arrested after chase involving state troopers
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Troopers arrested a Jackson man after he allegedly led them on a chase. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a trooper stopped a Dodge Challenger at ...
Sep 05, 2024