Category Archives: WJTV
Escapee arraigned for 2021 homicide in Natchez
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the Hinds County escapees was arraigned in court in connection to a 2021 homicide in Natchez. The Natchez Democrat reported Tayshon Holmes, 17, pled not guilty to the mu...
Feb 01, 2024
Man arrested for September 2023 homicide in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested in connection to a September 2023 homicide in Jackson. Police said Alvino Francis was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Wednesday, January 31. He has been ch...
Feb 01, 2024
Judge dismisses discrimination and negligence lawsuit against Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - A lawsuit accusing Mississippi football coach Lane Kiffin of racial and sexual discrimination and negligence was dismissed Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills ordered ...
Feb 01, 2024
Republican lawsuits challenge mail ballot deadlines. Could they upend voting across the country?
Republicans are challenging extended mail ballot deadlines in at least two states in a legal maneuver that could have widespread implications for mail voting before the presidential election in Novemb...
Jan 31, 2024
Hinds County leaders re-evaluate re-entry program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County is making a few changes this year, but there are still some questions left. Hinds County Supervisor Robert Graham, District 1, said being efficient and effective i...
Jan 31, 2024
Gonorrhea down, syphilis way up: CDC report shows Mississippi one of top states for STIs
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released their annual sexually transmitted infections surveillance report for 2022 - the most recent year with complete data -...
Jan 31, 2024
Anthony Fox's attorney discusses court's decision to reverse conviction
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Anthony Fox, a former Jackson police officer, will soon be a free man after the Mississippi Court of Appeals reversed his conviction in the George Robinson case. Fox was initia...
Jan 31, 2024
Jackson City Council to review bids on garbage collection
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council will soon be looking at request for proposals (RFP) to make a final decision on what company will collect trash for the city in the next six years. Lea...
Jan 31, 2024
Part of Pearl Street closed for sewer line repairs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A section of Pearl Street in downtown Jackson will be closed the next several days as crews with JXN Water work to repair a failed sewer line. Officials said the block of E. Pe...
Jan 31, 2024
Jackson police search for man wanted in May 2023 shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a 24-year-old man in connection to a shooting that happened in May 2023. Syhee Phillips (Courtesy: JPD) Police said the victim was shot in the ...
Jan 31, 2024