Category Archives: WJTV
Eye drops sold at Walmart, Target, CVS and Rite Aid recalled
(WKBN) - Eye drops sold at national retailers including Walmart, Target, CVS and Rite Aid are being recalled after federal investigators found "insanitary conditions," the U.S. Food & Drug Adminis...
Nov 16, 2023
Louisiana kidnapping suspect arrested in Natchez
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies arrested a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, man who was wanted for the kidnapping of a three-month-old child. The Natchez Democrat reported Johnathan White, 2...
Nov 15, 2023
Recent rain decreases risk of wildfires in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) lifted the partial statewide burn ban, effective November 16, 2023. Leaders with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said the recent rain in part...
Nov 15, 2023
Man arrested after firing shots, barricading himself inside Utica home
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County deputies and SWAT responded to a home in Utica after a man barricaded himself inside. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the incident happened in the 6600 ...
Nov 15, 2023
Mississippi governor rejects revenue estimate, fearing it would erode support for income tax cut
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves refused to approve top lawmakers' proposed revenue estimate Wednesday, fearing a lower projection than he wanted would prevent him from justifying fu...
Nov 15, 2023
Mississippi sees first pediatric flu death of 2023-24 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported the first confirmed pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2023-2024 flu season. According t...
Nov 15, 2023
18-year-old Vicksburg burglary suspect arrested after chase
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police arrested an 18-year-old burglary suspect after a chase. Police said Antonio Turner, of Vicksburg, was arrested at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023,...
Nov 15, 2023
Hinds County challenges Jackson over ambulance service
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County is challenging the City of Jackson and Mobile Medic in Chancery Court. They want an injunction against the city's bid for a new ambulance service. The Jackson...
Nov 15, 2023
3 arrested, 1 wanted after Pike County Jail contraband bust
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Deputies arrested three suspects and are searching for a fourth after a contraband bust at the Pike County Jail. Investigators said Chasity Jordan threw electronic devices ...
Nov 15, 2023
Warren County deputies search for auto burglary suspect
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Warren County deputies are working to find an auto burglary suspect. Investigators said the burglaries happened in the Twin Creek Subdivision in the early morning hours o...
Nov 15, 2023