Category Archives: WJTV

Brandon man dies after falling into Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Reservoir police said a Brandon man was found deceased in the Barnett Reservoir. Reservoir Police Chief Carlos DiPuma said officers received a call about an unoccupied bo...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 04, 2024

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inducts eight new members
Eight new members have been inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024. Check back soon for additional and extended interviews with the inductees!
David Edelstein Aug 03, 2024

Man dies after being shot in Perry County
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Authorities are investigating after a man died during a shooting in Perry County. Forrest County Corner Lisa Klem said a call came in around 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, August...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 03, 2024

Simone Biles dominates vault, wins 3rd gold medal in Paris
(NEXSTAR) -- American Simone Biles continued her magical run at the Paris Games winning her 3rd gold medal in the last week. With the Saturday victory in vault, Biles wins the seventh Olympic gold med...
Austin Kellerman Aug 03, 2024

Driver arrested after pedestrian hit, killed in Flowood
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Flowood police said a 19-year-old was arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run. According to Flowood Police Chief Eric Zetterholm, the incident occurred on Lakeland Drive ...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 03, 2024

Are child deaths from hot cars common in Mississippi?
(KFOR/NEXSTAR) - A recent study has revealed the U.S. states with the highest rate of child heatstroke deaths in cars. The study by the Parrish Law Firm looked at data from research company No Heat St...
Caroline Sellers/KFOR Aug 03, 2024

Concert promoter concerned about possible mold at Thalia Mara Hall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders and a concert promoter are concerned about the future of Thalia Mara Hall after "early microbial activity" was discovered in the facility. Thalia Mara Hall has ...
Tia McKenzie Aug 02, 2024

One dead, officer wounded in Clarksdale shootout
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - One person was killed and a Clarksdale, Mississippi police officer wounded in a shooting around 5 p.m. Friday. Officers with Clarksdale Police were responding to a traffic accident on...
David Royer Aug 02, 2024

Favre challenges a judge's order that blocked his lead attorney in Mississippi welfare lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says a Mississippi judge improperly blocked his lead attorney from representing him in a state civil lawsuit that seeks to recover misspent we...
EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press Aug 02, 2024

Clinton adjusts school bus routes due to bridge repairs
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Clinton Public School District adjusted some of its school bus routes due to bridge repairs. According to officials, repairs have been scheduled for the Pinehaven bridge no...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 02, 2024
