Category Archives: WJTV
Man arrested for illegally dumping chicken by-products in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders are sending a strong message to those who choose to illegally dump in the city. Police arrested Billy Stewart, 43, for illegally dumping chicken by-products, oi...
Jul 12, 2024
Mississippi businesses offer deals during 2024 Sales Tax Holiday
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's Sales Tax Holiday is underway. This year, the holiday was extended from two days to three days. Businesses across the state, including Northpark Mall in Ridgela...
Jul 12, 2024
Family rescued from Reservoir after boat catches on fire
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Three family members were rescued after a boat caught fire on the Reservoir. Reservoir Police Chief Carlos DiPuma said the incident occurred near Pelican Cove Grill in Ridgel...
Jul 12, 2024
'We have a gang problem': Jackson police chief aims to stop gang violence
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said his department is working with state and federal agencies to stop gang violence in the capital city. Wade said the city has a major issue ...
Jul 12, 2024
Man charged with aiding Jackson murder suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond has been set for the man accused of helping a Jackson murder suspect. Omarion McKinney, 20, has been charged with aiding and abetting Martravious Douglas, 19, who was capt...
Jul 12, 2024
Meetings set for feedback on Yazoo Backwater Study
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District announced a series of public meetings to gather feedback on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Y...
Jul 12, 2024
Byram leaders approve Phase I of Big Creek sewer project
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Byram voted on Thursday to approve Phase I of the Big Creek Sewer Interceptor Project. Hemphill Construction was awarded the project, which consists of installing a n...
Jul 12, 2024
Lamar County man arrested after stolen guns found in home
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Authorities said a man was arrested after several stolen firearms were located inside his Lamar County home. On June 15, Lamar County deputies and agents from the Mississi...
Jul 12, 2024
Tennessee clerk's office admits mistake in releasing accused murderer
DAVIDSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) - The Davidson County Court Clerk's office admitted to News 2 that they made a mistake. That mistake allowed an alleged killer to fly under the radar and hunt down his vi...
Jul 12, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 12-14
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 (July 12-14) around Mississippi. Centr...
Jul 12, 2024