Category Archives: WJTV
Pearl police arrest motorcyclist after chase into Jackson
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Pearl police arrested a motorcyclist after a chase into Jackson Monday afternoon. According to detectives, a Pearl police officer observed a motorcycle with no tag traveling at a...
Mar 04, 2024
Jackson mayor to meet with Richard's Disposal to finalize agreement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Richard's Disposal could be picking up garbage in the City of Jackson for another six years. During a news conference on Monday, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said he plans t...
Mar 04, 2024
One killed, nearly a dozen injured in Mississippi club shooting
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed and nearly a dozen others were injured during a shooting at a club in northeast Mississippi. The shooting happened on Saturday, March 2 at the Oasis L...
Mar 04, 2024
Mississippi Match 5 player wins nearly $210,000
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg player won nearly $210,000 from Friday's Mississippi Match 5 jackpot. Officials with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) said the player matched all five nu...
Mar 04, 2024
Jackson launches redesigned JTRAN routes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders announced the grand opening of the redesigned JTRAN bus network on Monday, March 4. Officials said JTRAN riders will experience better bus routes, simpler servi...
Mar 04, 2024
Vicksburg man killed after being hit by car
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in Warren County. Vicksburg Daily News reported the incident happened on Indiana Avenue on Saturday, March 2. Man accus...
Mar 04, 2024
Flowood Nature Park trails to close for tree removal
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Flowood officials said many pine trees in the Flowood Nature Park need to be removed for safety reasons. Mississippi governor proclaims March as Wildfire Prevention Month Accor...
Mar 04, 2024
Man accused of beating another person to death in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man for allegedly beating another person to death. The incident happened in the 2000 block of Courtview Street on Saturday, March 2. Teen arrested aft...
Mar 03, 2024
Jackson City Councilman against open carry bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, urged other city leaders to oppose state lawmakers as they seek to weaken local gun regulations. Stokes said youth crimes involv...
Mar 03, 2024
Military aircraft makes emergency landing at Key Field
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) - A military aircraft made an emergency landing on Sunday at the Key Field Air National Guard Base in Meridian. Officials said a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft, belonging to the ...
Mar 03, 2024