Category Archives: WJTV

JTRAN remains suspended as union workers continue strike
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JTRAN operations were still suspended on Thursday, September 5 due to the union workers' strike. On Wednesday, the local Amalgamated Transit Union turned down the proposal give...
Morgan Gill Sep 05, 2024

Body found on road in South Jackson: police
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Police are investigating after a body was discovered in South Jackson. The body was discovered on TV Road at Maddox Road on Thursday, September 5. Two dead in apparent murder-s...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 05, 2024

Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Warren County deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said the shooting occurred in the 2500 block of Warriors Trail arou...
Kristopher White Sep 05, 2024

Body found in burned car in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A body was discovered inside a burned vehicle in Lawrence County. The body was discovered on a property on Sunday, September 1. One injured after shots fired into Jacks...
Kristopher White Sep 05, 2024

Mississippi House panel starts study that could lead to tax cuts
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi lawmakers could consider a comprehensive proposal next year to make the state's tax system fairer and more efficient, a state House leader said Wednesday. Ways and Me...
The Associated Press Sep 05, 2024

One injured after shots fired into Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was critically injured after shots were fired into a Jackson home. The shooting occurred in the 3300 block of Revels Avenue on Wednesday, September 4. Man found shot...
Kristopher White Sep 05, 2024

Teen charged with murder in Georgia school shooting denied making threats last year
WINDER, Ga. (AP) - The teen charged with opening fire at a Georgia high school denied threatening to carry out a school shooting when authorities interviewed him last year about a menacing p...
The Associated Press Sep 05, 2024

Former Mississippi teacher accused of making online threats against students, school officials
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former teacher in Lauderdale County faces federal charges for allegedly making online threats against school officials and former students. According to court docum...
Sethanie Smith Sep 04, 2024

Man found shot to death inside vehicle at Jackson park
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a vehicle. The shooting occurred at Manhattan Park on Cedars of Lebanon Road on Wednesday, September...
Tia McKenzie Sep 04, 2024

Man wanted for killing mother in Jackson: police
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a man who allegedly killed his mother. Detective Tommie Brown said police received a call about the incident shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Wednes...
Tia McKenzie Sep 04, 2024
