Category Archives: WJTV
Basil's Downtown to close Jackson location
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Another Jackson restaurant will close its doors. Michael Laskin announced on social media that Basil's Downtown will close on Friday, September 13. Fenian's Pub closing after n...
Aug 28, 2024
Two killed after train hits truck in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people have died after a truck was hit by a train in Copiah County. The crash happened on Spitchley Road just before noon on Wednesday, August 28. Three found dead in...
Aug 28, 2024
Three found dead in Leake County
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leake County deputies are investigating after three people were found deceased. On August 24, Leake County Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson said deputies were dispatched to the 7...
Aug 28, 2024
MDWFP Conservation officer, K-9 receive Medal of Valor for rescuing three children
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Conservation officer and K-9 received Medals of Valor for their lifesaving efforts while searching for three ...
Aug 28, 2024
One year into job, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade wants to improve quality of living in city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One year ago, Joseph Wade was sworn in as the chief of the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Wade wants the citizens of Jackson to know that he's working day and night to improv...
Aug 28, 2024
Child kidnapped out of Louisiana found safe in Mississippi
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Police said a six-year-old child, who was kidnapped in Louisiana, was found safe in Mississippi. According to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers, the Mississippi Highway...
Aug 27, 2024
McComb shooting victim found deceased in ditch
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - McComb police are investigating after a man was found deceased in a ditch. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said officers responded to the call near the intersection of North Cherr...
Aug 27, 2024
Mississippi man killed in Texas helicopter crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson, Mississippi, man was killed during a helicopter crash in Texas. Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said they responded to the crash near Count...
Aug 27, 2024
Family calls Mississippi guardsman's recovery 'a miracle' after heat stroke
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - It has been once year since Colby Maury-Rice, a guardsman from Hattiesburg, suffered a severe heat stroke during drills at Camp Shelby. The 19-year-old has been working to ...
Aug 27, 2024
Report on Thalia Mara Hall recommends HVAC repair, carpet removal
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson released a new report on Thalia Mara Hall after early microbial activity was discovered inside the facility. In early August, the city was forced to close T...
Aug 27, 2024