Category Archives: WJTV
Alabama man killed in Mississippi bar shooting
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) - A man from Washington County, Alabama is dead after a shooting at a Mississippi bar. The coroner in Wayne County, Mississippi confirms 24-year-old Brandon Michael Cartwrig...
Jun 30, 2024
Hurricane Beryl strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it nears the southeast Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Beryl strengthened into what experts called an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm as it approached the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday ...
Jun 30, 2024
Huge Saharan dust plume reaches parts of US
AUSTIN (KXAN/WFLA) - A huge plume of dust is drifting across the Atlantic and is set to impact parts of the U.S. ahead of the July 4 holiday. The Saharan dust was forecast to impact Florida as the wee...
Jun 30, 2024
Ole Miss athletes McKenzie Long, Raven Saunders earn spots in 2024 Paris Olympics
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Ole Miss track & field NCAA Champions McKenzie Long (women's 200-meter dash) and Raven Saunders (women's shot put) are both going to the Paris Olympic Games. They both quali...
Jun 30, 2024
Man sentenced for Adams County church burglary
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A man pled guilty in connection to a church burglary in Adams County. The Natchez Democrat reported Mark Sturdivant, 37, was sentenced to 14 years in the custody of the Mississ...
Jun 30, 2024
Hurricane Beryl forecast to become a Category 4 storm as it nears southeast Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Beryl is forecast to strengthen into a powerful Category 4 storm as it approaches the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday amid urgent pleas fro...
Jun 30, 2024
2024 Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Festival held in Canton
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Canton hosted the 2024 Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Festival. Attendees were able to enjoy an array of hot air balloons and live entertainment during the...
Jun 29, 2024
2024 Independence Day Celebration held at the Rez
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Organizers hosted the 2024 Independence Day Celebration at the Reservoir on Saturday, June 29. There was a dual fireworks show and music at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland an...
Jun 29, 2024
State Imposed boil water notice lifted for Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The State Imposed boil water notice for the City of Pearl has been lifted. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) placed the city under a boil water notice after water...
Jun 29, 2024
Shooting at Jackson apartment complex damages buildings, vehicles
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a shooting damaged buildings and vehicles at an apartment complex. The shooting happened at The Park at Inverness on Ridgewood Road on Sa...
Jun 29, 2024