Category Archives: WJTV

Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan
HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) - The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, stranding dozens of workers at quarries and se...
The Associated Press Apr 03, 2024

Largest US egg producer finds bird flu in chickens at Texas plant
The largest producer of fresh eggs in the U.S. said Tuesday it had temporarily halted production at a Texas plant after bird flu was found in chickens, and officials said the virus had also ...
The Associated Press Apr 03, 2024

Medicaid expansion plans and school funding changes still alive in Mississippi Legislature
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Bills to expand Medicaid and rewrite the funding formula for public schools are among measures still alive in the Mississippi Legislature. Tuesday was the deadline for House and ...
The Associated Press Apr 02, 2024

Man sentenced for fatal shooting of Jackson DoorDash driver
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was convicted for the shooting death of a DoorDash driver in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Shadrick Simmons pled guilty to second-degree mu...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 02, 2024

Mississippi mobile sports betting bill survives deadline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tuesday is a committee deadline day for lawmakers at the Mississippi State Capitol. Plenty of bills will die, but some are still moving through the legislative process. Among t...
Richard Lake Apr 02, 2024

Teen admits to threatening Brandon teacher, school
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Brandon High School student pled guilty to threatening a teacher, as well as threatening to shoot up the school. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney B...
Kristopher White Apr 02, 2024

Driver injured after two 18-wheelers crash in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver was injured during a crash involving two 18-wheelers in Copiah County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash happened on Interstate ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 02, 2024

Southaven grandmother claims system 'failed' her family
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- Ten days after the tragic death of her granddaughter, a Southaven woman is opening up about the incident. On March 22, Towana Johnson woke up that morning to get her two-year-old g...
Ashley Paul Apr 02, 2024

Mississippi woman offers warning after losing home
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. -- A Mississippi woman is searching for answers as legal issues mount regarding her home. As Marcia Naylor was dealing with the grief of the sudden death of her husband, she found ...
Shay Simon Apr 02, 2024

80-year-old killed in Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after an 80-year-old woman was shot and killed on Nichols Boulevard. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, April 1 in the 3800 blo...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 02, 2024
