Category Archives: WJTV
Bond denied for suspect in video of Jackson drive-by shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The suspect, who appears to be connected to the video of a man shooting out of a car in Jackson, was denied bond. Prosecutors said Kylin Demond Russell, 22, was taken into fede...
Feb 14, 2024
Mississippi bills face deadline at State Capitol
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) visited the Mississippi State Capitol on Wednesday in an effort to improve healthcare in the state. In the first month of the s...
Feb 14, 2024
Inmates at Mississippi prison were exposed to dangerous chemicals, denied health care, lawsuit says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Inmates at a Mississippi prison were forced to mix raw cleaning chemicals without protective equipment, with one alleging she later contracted terminal cancer and was denied time...
Feb 14, 2024
Radio DJ killed, children among 22 people shot at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- One person has been killed and nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting in Kansas City where crowds had gathered to celebrate the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory with a...
Feb 14, 2024
Report finds more than 12 million dead trees in Mississippi after drought
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) said a preliminary report shows the severity of the observed pine mortality in the state due to the 2023 drought. Missi...
Feb 14, 2024
Jackson police arrest 16-year-old wanted in fatal shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a 16-year-old suspect after one person was killed and another was injured during a shooting. Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks said Jordan Long, 16, was charg...
Feb 14, 2024
63-year-old woman killed in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A 63-year-old woman was killed during a crash in Jones County. The crash happened on Tuesday, February 13 just before 4:30 p.m. on Old Progress Road. Laurel police arrest ...
Feb 14, 2024
Atmos officials address infrastructure improvements in Jackson's Ward 4
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Many South Jackson residents are still concerned about Atmos Energy trucks in their neighborhoods. On Tuesday, Councilman Brian Grizell, Ward 4, held a community meeting to hel...
Feb 13, 2024
Tchula police arrest man accused of killing brother
TCHULA, Miss. (WJTV) - Tchula police arrested a man in connection to the death of his brother. Tchula Police Chief Kenneth Hampton said officers received a call about the shooting just before 10:00 a....
Feb 13, 2024
The legendary voice of Larry Armstrong
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has touched thousands of lives with his voice. For some loyal WJTV viewers, he is a familiar face. Larry Armstrong said he knew he wanted to be a radio announcer from a v...
Feb 13, 2024