Category Archives: WJTV
Hinds County residents oppose proposed solar farm
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Some Hinds County residents are unhappy with the idea of a solar farm being near their homes. During a meeting on Tuesday, the Hinds County Planning Commission heard opini...
May 28, 2024
Jackson leaders remain tight-lipped about FBI raids
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the raids carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at the Hinds County District Attorney's office and busi...
May 28, 2024
Man arrested for fatal shooting on Medgar Evers Blvd. in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting on Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson. Detective Tommie Brown announced Jeremiah Hampton was in custody as of Tuesday, ...
May 28, 2024
$1.5 million invested into historic Farish Street District
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials announced on Tuesday that $1.5 million has been invested into the historic Farish Street District in Jackson. The Jackson Redevelopment Authority and (JRA) and 2C Mis...
May 28, 2024
Man shot in head during Holmes County fight, suspect arrested
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect was arrested in Holmes County for allegedly shooting a man in the head. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said the shooting happened on Highway 12 at the Shell...
May 28, 2024
MHP responds to 4 fatal crashes during 2024 Memorial Day Enforcement Period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2024 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period on Monday, May 27. According to officials, troopers issued a total of 7,026 citations...
May 28, 2024
Suspect arrested for death of missing Jackson man
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect has been arrested in connection to the death of a missing man in Jackson. Detective Tommie Brown confirmed Tonarri Moore was arrested in connection to the death of La...
May 28, 2024
Pedestrian killed after being hit by two vehicles in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed. The incident occurred in the area of Raymond Road and West Highland Drive around 9:00 p.m. on Monday, Ma...
May 27, 2024
Three injured in separate Canton shootings
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton police are investigating two separate shootings that injured three men. Canton Police Chief Otha Brown said the first shooting happened around 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27...
May 27, 2024
10-year-old found unresponsive at Simpson County creek
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 10-year-old has been hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a Simpson County creek on Memorial Day. Small plane crashes into Ross Barnett Reservoir According t...
May 27, 2024