Category Archives: WJTV

Capitol police prepare for CCID expansion on July 1
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police will expand their jurisdiction within Jackson on Monday, July 1. The Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) expansion will mean a larger police presence in ...
Richard Lake Jun 26, 2024

Fondren Yard brings green space to neighborhood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There is a new gathering space in the capital city. Local developers David Pharr and Jason Watkins said they're working to improve the Fondren neighborhood. They announced the ...
Jaylon Anderson Jun 26, 2024

18-wheeler overturns on U.S. 49 ramp to I-20 in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-wheeler overturned on the U.S. 49 ramp to Interstate 20 West in Rankin County. MDOC taking steps to mitigate prison heat conditions The northbound ramp was blocked ...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 26, 2024

Man accused in Loranger kidnapping, murder case extradited to Louisiana
PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. (WGNO) - The man accused in the murder and kidnapping of a Loranger mother and her daughter is now in Louisiana custody. On Thursday, June 13, 6-year-old Jalie and 3-year-old E...
Rick Gogreve Jun 26, 2024

3 arrested after Claiborne County drive-by shooting injures 4
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three suspects have been arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting in Claiborne County. Deputies said they responded to a shooting on Northside Drive on Monday, Ma...
Kristopher White Jun 26, 2024

MDOC taking steps to mitigate prison heat conditions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) said they're taking steps to mitigate heat conditions at prison facilities across the state. Mississippi child d...
Malaysia McCoy Jun 26, 2024

Mississippi child dies after being found unresponsive in car
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A three-year-old has died after being found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Perry County. Jonathan Nobles, with the Forrest County Coroner's Office, said the boy was foun...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 26, 2024

Human remains found near Jones County creek
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies are investigating after human remains were discovered. Authorities said the remains were located near Tom Windham Road near Tallahala Creek on Wednes...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 26, 2024

TSA at Jackson airport asks travelers understand safety
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With Independence Day approaching, the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport expects to see more passengers. An increase in travel for the holiday also comes with ma...
Jaylon Anderson Jun 26, 2024

Plan for returning Amtrak service to Gulf Coast could be derailed by Alabama city leaders
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Not everyone is on board with a plan to return Amtrak trains to the Gulf Coast, which would restore passenger service to Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana for the first time ...
The Associated Press Jun 26, 2024
