Category Archives: WJTV
Woman charged after Gulfport police find body in wooden box
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman has been charged with first degree murder after Gulfport police said a body was found inside a wooden box. Police said they arrested 66-year-old Jerri Lynn Isreal on S...
Jan 22, 2024
Jackson woman charged in shooting death of ex-boyfriend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a woman is facing a murder charge after she allegedly shot and killed her ex-boyfriend. Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks said the shooting happened on Watersview...
Jan 22, 2024
JPS releases Monday schedule plan for students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) said there are still challenges with low water pressure and heating at various schools. On Monday, January 22, some scho...
Jan 21, 2024
Winter weather blamed for 11 deaths in Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) said three additional weather-related deaths have been reported. The incidents occurred in Panola and Sunflower ...
Jan 21, 2024
Two injured in Jones County house fire
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Two people were injured during a house fire in Jones County. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said the fire happened at a home on Indian Springs Road in Laurel...
Jan 21, 2024
Officials: JXN Water system shows signs of stabilization
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water officials announced the system is showing signs of stabilization with better pressure, lower water use and water production keeping up with demand. As of Sunday, Janu...
Jan 21, 2024
Crews respond to large fire at Jackson building
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a large fire at a building on Saturday, January 20. Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Armon said the fire happened at a building off of Farish Stre...
Jan 20, 2024
Vicksburg police arrest 4th suspect in death of 13-year-old
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A fourth person was arrested in connection to the murder of a 13-year-old in Vicksburg. Police said 17-year-old Demarcus Quinterious Wilson was arrested on January 19, 2024. ...
Jan 20, 2024
JXN Water crews work to fix leaks across city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water officials provided an update on Saturday to the recent water challenges in the capital city after a recent cold snap. They're encouraging customers to fix leaks in th...
Jan 20, 2024
One injured in officer-involved shooting in Collins
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A suspect was injured during an officer-involved shooting in Covington County. The incident happened on Jack Flowers Road in Collins on January 20, 2024. One injured i...
Jan 20, 2024