Category Archives: WJTV
Police: One killed in accidental shooting in Magee
MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) - Magee police are investigating after one person was killed during an accidental shooting. The incident happened around 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13 at SASE Apartments on Ra...
Jan 13, 2024
Mother of Indianola child shot by police seeks new criminal charge against officer
The mother of an 11-year-old Indianola boy shot in the chest by a police officer is trying for the second time to hold the officer accountable in a criminal court. On Friday, Nakala Murry filed a crim...
Jan 13, 2024
Winter storm to bring snow, winds, ice and life-threatening chill to US, forecasters warn
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brutally cold weather could prove a deadly challenge Saturday amid a continuing wave of Arctic storms that has hammered much of the country with blinding snow, freezing rain and whipp...
Jan 13, 2024
George County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Malone laid to rest
LUCEDALE, Ala. (WKRG) - The family, friends, and colleagues of fallen George County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Malone said goodbye one last time Friday as they lowered Malone into his final resting place...
Jan 13, 2024
Boil water notice lifted for City of Flowood
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - The boil water notice for the City of Flowood has been lifted. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health's (MSDH) website, the notice was lifted on Saturday, Janu...
Jan 13, 2024
Shelter ready to open in Jackson during extreme cold
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson has partnered with the Red Cross, Shower Power and the People's Advocacy Institute to provide shelter for those in need during the extreme cold next week. O...
Jan 13, 2024
Vicksburg man sentenced for producing child pornography
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg man was sentenced in federal court to serve 50 years in prison for production of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Prosecutors said Samue...
Jan 13, 2024
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
Gasoline prices remain low ahead of the MLK Day holiday weekend, and it could be a few more weeks before they rise again when travel demand picks up with warmer temperatures.The national average cost ...
Jan 13, 2024
How to protect your home from ice, other threats
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Below freezing temperatures, ice and snow could damage your roof and plumbing. Forecasters said Mississippi will see those temperatures next week, and Insurance Commissioner Mi...
Jan 13, 2024
LIST: Mississippi school closures on January 16, 17
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to the possibility of winter weather on this week, some school districts announced closures. The following school districts will be closed on January 16: 3D School Adhiambo...
Jan 12, 2024