Category Archives: WJTV
JPD Chief: Parents must be responsible for carelessness
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police expressed their concerns for youth in the city following a series of crimes, but one story is gaining a lot of attention. Two women were arrested and charged wit...
Feb 09, 2024
Four arrested for firing shots into Ridgeland home
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Two adults and two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly firing multiple shots into a Ridgeland home. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers said 19-year-old Jazanea Johnson...
Feb 09, 2024
One injured after falling from Fortification Street bridge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was injured after falling from the Fortification Street bridge over Interstate 55 South in Jackson. The incident happened around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, February 9. Bai...
Feb 09, 2024
Member of The Williams Brothers dies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A member of a local and well-known Gospel quartet has died. He was 80. "It is with great sadness that today we lost our Brother, Henry Green. Please keep the Green family and T...
Feb 09, 2024
Your Hometown: Krewe de Roux in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 5th annual Krewe de Roux will return to Brandon this weekend. The Mardi Gras Parade and Block Party will be held on Friday, February 9 in downtown Brandon. The event will f...
Feb 09, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: February 9-11
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (February 2-4) around Mississippi. Cen...
Feb 09, 2024
One killed, one injured in Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot and killed. Police said the shooting happened at 11:50 p.m. on Thursday, February 8 in the 100 block of Coving...
Feb 09, 2024
15-year-old charged with capital murder in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a 15-year-old in connection to a homicide that occurred on Sunday, February 4. Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks said police arrested 15-year-old Christian Po...
Feb 08, 2024
Suspect wanted for damaging downtown Jackson traffic lights
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are working to find the suspect who's responsible for the loss of power to traffic lights in the downtown area. Police said the individual, who was seen in surve...
Feb 08, 2024
Mississippi Department of Education lays out legislative priorities
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) laid out its legislative priorities at the Mississippi State Capitol on Thursday. After Mississippi shot up in the rankings in nat...
Feb 08, 2024