Category Archives: WJTV
Man dies after vehicle overturns near the Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died after his vehicle overturned in Rankin County, authorities said. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the crash happened just before 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday,...
Jul 10, 2024
Brandon police arrest suspect for stabbing man
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon police arrested a suspect after a man was stabbed. Brandon Police Chief Joseph French said the stabbing happened in the 200 block of Appleridge Road just before 11:30 a...
Jul 10, 2024
William 'Polo' Edwards' lawyer files motion for continuance of trial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The lawyer for the man accused of killing a local community activist in 2022 has filed a motion for continuance of his trial. William "Polo" Edwards was arrested and charg...
Jul 10, 2024
When will Flowood Barnes & Noble open?
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - A new bookseller will soon open in the City of Flowood. Barnes & Noble will open on July 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., according to the Flowood Chamber. UMMC announces new locati...
Jul 10, 2024
Troopers arrest driver after Madison County chase
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver was arrested after a chase in Madison County, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS). Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi...
Jul 10, 2024
New disturbance pops up near Florida's east coast
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The National Hurricane Center is tracking a new disturbance that popped up near Florida's east coast on Wednesday. The NHC said it's watching a broad trough of low pressure off th...
Jul 10, 2024
Fire damages two Clinton homes
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A fire damaged two homes in the City of Clinton. Officials said the fires occurred on Lindale Street around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. Family mourns loss of Jackson security...
Jul 09, 2024
Family mourns loss of Jackson security guard killed during robbery
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The family of a security guard, who was killed while on duty in Jackson, said they're still trying to process the loss of their loved one. They said Roy Love, 60, died while do...
Jul 09, 2024
Mississippi Republicans against EPA's electric vehicle mandate
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's Congressional Republicans are part of the more than 150 members of Congress who have come out against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) e...
Jul 09, 2024
Mississippi Lottery drawings postponed due to network outage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced there has been a widespread network outage. Due to the outage, the Mississippi Lottery Claim Center in Flowoo...
Jul 09, 2024