Category Archives: WJTV

ARF moving to new location in Hinds County
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi (ARF) is planning to move and build a new facility. "It's been my dream since the beginning to do something like this. And we tried before...
Melanie Christopher Nov 30, 2023

Mississippi Supreme Court delays decision on whether to set execution date for man on death row
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Supreme Court has temporarily delayed ruling on whether to set an execution date for a man on death row for capital murder. The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday...
The Associated Press Nov 30, 2023

Vicksburg woman charged in shooting death of Port Gibson woman
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police arrested a woman in connection to the shooting death of a Port Gibson woman. Police said Jessica Ransom, 29, of Vicksburg, was arrested on Thursday, November...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 30, 2023

New Jackson State president plans to focus on campus safety
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) President Dr. Marcus Thompson introduced himself to the media on Thursday, November 30. Thompson was named the 13th president of the university b...
Kristopher White Nov 30, 2023

Hattiesburg police find missing man
UPDATE: HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police said Jerome Harris, 35, has been located and is safe. HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police are searching for a man who has not been in ...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 30, 2023

Mistrial declared for woman charged in fatal DUI crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Hinds County judge declared a mistrial in the Beth Ann White case. The jury began their deliberations on Thursday, November 30 after the defense rested their case. Prosecutio...
Tia McKenzie Nov 30, 2023

Rep. Guest on possible expulsion of Rep. Santos
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJTV) - Rep. George Santos' (R-N.Y.) time in Congress could be coming to an end soon after the House Ethics Committee published a blistering report outlining his conduct. House Ethic...
Richard Lake Nov 30, 2023

Jackson crews respond to multiple water main breaks
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There was a significant water main break in North Jackson on Thursday, November 30. The incident happened on Crestview Drive at Crestview Place. A Jackson police officer at the...
Morgan Gill Nov 30, 2023

Flowood sees boost in new restaurants, businesses
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Business is booming in Flowood. There are new restaurants and businesses popping up along Pineview Drive. 7Brew, a coffee vendor, opened on November 18. Dylan McGraw, a stand m...
Cameron Smith Nov 30, 2023

JPS middle school students moved to another school
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Students and staff at a Jackson middle school will report to another school on Thursday, November 30. As a precautionary measure, the students and staff from Chastain Middle Sc...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 30, 2023
