Category Archives: WJTV
31,000 power outages reported in Central Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - More than 31,000 power outages have been reported Thursday night after severe storms moved through the area. According to Entergy Mississippi, the majority of the outages were ...
May 09, 2024
Two wanted for Jackson double homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police have issued arrest warrants for two suspects wanted in connection to a double homicide. Detective Tommie Brown said police are searching for Bernard Brown, 54, a...
May 09, 2024
Renovation projects underway in Downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jacksonians will soon see a new look in parts of the downtown area. Multiple projects are underway as the capital city takes part in Economic Development Week. Mississippi rece...
May 09, 2024
Mississippians encouraged to prepare for severe weather overnight
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Preparation is key as severe weather approaches the Jackson-metro area. Parts of Central Mississippi will be at a slight or enhanced severe weather risk Thursday night. Storm-b...
May 09, 2024
JTRAN union leader discusses recent "sickouts"
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A local JTRAN union leader is speaking out following the mass callouts that impacted riders across the City of Jackson on Saturday, May 4. Charles Tornes, the president of the ...
May 09, 2024
Court upholds conviction of Mississippi woman sentenced after victim dies in coma
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of a woman who was sentenced in connection to the death of another woman. Brittany Carter was sentenced to 40 years in th...
May 09, 2024
Mississippi governor signs education formula, CCID expansion bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) has signed two pieces of high-profile legislation into law. The governor signed the Mississippi Student Funding Formula, formerly known as the IN...
May 09, 2024
Man wanted for January 2024 homicide in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police have identified a suspect in connection to a homicide that happened in January 2024. Detective Tommie Brown said an arrest warrant has been issued for Antonio Ha...
May 09, 2024
Jackson man receives $17,000 water bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson resident wants answers after he received a $17,000 water bill. Samuel Harrison moved into his home on Larkspur Street in December 2023. Since then, Harrison said he h...
May 09, 2024
Cooper Lighting Solutions closing Vicksburg location
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with Cooper Lighting Solutions announced the company will close its Vicksburg, Mississippi, facility. According to a Cooper Lighting Solutions spokesperson, the com...
May 09, 2024