Category Archives: WJTV
JXN Water: Misinformation may have been 'deliberate attempt' to disrupt service
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with JXN Water said they're still concerned about the spread of misinformation online that led to issues with the capital city's water system. Officials said the misi...
Jan 19, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 19-21
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 (January 19-21) around Mississippi. Ce...
Jan 19, 2024
Pearl Police Chief Dean Scott resigns
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders in the City of Pearl are searching for a new police chief. This comes after Pearl Police Chief Dean Scott submitted his resignation effective January 18, 2024. Ridgeland ...
Jan 19, 2024
Winter weather blamed for six deaths in Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) said six winter weather-related deaths have been reported since January 14. The most recent death was reported t...
Jan 18, 2024
'Ridiculous': Jackson neighbors frustrated with new water issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After a series of pipe leaks across the City of Jackson, many businesses and residents are experiencing little to no water pressure. On Thursday, residents called this new situ...
Jan 18, 2024
Man accused of posing as Rankin County student
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly posing as a student. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said Lamarcus McDougle, of Jackson, boarded a scho...
Jan 18, 2024
Mississippi lawmakers greenlight $1.9 billion economic project
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A special session of the Mississippi Legislature wrapped up on Thursday after lawmakers passed three bills that greenlit a $1.9 billion economic development project in Marshall...
Jan 18, 2024
Coroner: Rankin County woman dies from hypothermia
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Rankin County woman died from hypothermia, according to the county coroner. Two additional weather-related deaths reported in Mississippi Rankin County Coroner David Ru...
Jan 18, 2024
Travel not advised in North Mississippi due to 'significant' icing
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) advised drivers not to travel in North Mississippi, especially the Memphis-metro. They said there is significa...
Jan 18, 2024
Mississippi has the highest rate of preventable deaths in the US, health official says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi has improved some of its poor health outcomes, but its people are more likely to die unnecessarily than residents of any other state, the state's top health official ...
Jan 18, 2024