Category Archives: WJTV
Rolling Fork projects in the works as tornado recovery continues
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Rolling Fork is still in the recovery process after last year's tornado. City leaders and residents said they have a long way to go, but they're proud of the p...
Mar 22, 2024
Former JPS employee arrested for exploitation of minor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Public School (JPS) officials said a former employee has been arrested for exploitation of a minor. According to JPS, there was an allegation of misconduct against the ...
Mar 22, 2024
Multiple bills still alive in 2024 Mississippi Legislative Session
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - We are approaching the last full month of the 2024 Legislative Session, and Mississippi lawmakers have been busy since the first day. Movement on Medicaid expansion has been th...
Mar 22, 2024
2024 Hal's St. Paddy's Parade expected to bring economic boost to Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 41st Annual Hal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, March 23. Organizers said the event will bring people together from all over to enjoy themselves...
Mar 22, 2024
Man wanted for fatal shooting on Cardinal Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An arrest warrant has been issued for a man in connection to a fatal shooting in Jackson. Detective Tommie Brown said investigators are searching for James Harris, 28. He has b...
Mar 22, 2024
JPD: Suspect shot, killed after trying to stab convenience store employee
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a suspect has died after a shooting at a Jackson convenience store. The incident happened on the Road of Remembrance on Friday, March 22. Woman wanted for f...
Mar 22, 2024
Woman arrested for fatal shooting at Laurel store
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) - Laurel police arrested for a woman in connection to a fatal shooting. The shooting happened in the 1000 block of Ellisville Boulevard on Thursday, March 21. Three killed in Perr...
Mar 22, 2024
Mississippi woman enters plea agreement after fraud charge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Neshoba County woman has been charged with fraud after an investigation by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS). MDHS officials a...
Mar 22, 2024
Rolling Fork Rising helps provide homes to tornado victims
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - One word to describe the people of Rolling Fork would be resilient. Residents are doing their best to rebuild their lives one year after an EF-4 tornado damaged the commun...
Mar 22, 2024
Officials confirm Riley Strain's body found in Cumberland River in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Following an extensive search that stretched on for nearly two weeks, officials found missing Missouri student Riley Strain's body Friday in the Cumberland River in Tennessee...
Mar 22, 2024