Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson veterans take part in Veterans Day ceremony
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9832 held their annual Veterans Day program in Jackson on Saturday. Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons, who is a veteran, was the gues...
Nov 12, 2023
3 shot to death in car near Mississippi casinos
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Tunica County Sheriff's Office has opened a homicide investigation after two men and a woman were found shot to death inside a car in Robinsonville. At 9:24 p.m. Friday, a passerb...
Nov 11, 2023
Silver Alert issued for 29-year-old Jackson woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Silver Alert has been issued for a 29-year-old Jackson woman. According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI), Precious Howard, of Jackson, was last seen on Friday...
Nov 11, 2023
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
National average gas prices have continued to edge lower this week, following overall crude oil prices, which have fallen in recent weeks as a result of industry concerns about lower demand, according...
Nov 11, 2023
Woman found dead on Hinds County road
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in Hinds County. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said deputies responded to Terry Road near Lebanon Pine Grove R...
Nov 11, 2023
Absentee ballots being counted in Public Service Commissioner race
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There are still some votes to be counted in the close race for the Public Service Commissioner for the Central District. With 100% of precincts reporting, Democrat De'Keither S...
Nov 10, 2023
Jackson councilmen criticize mayor's handling of RFP
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilmembers said it was time for the mayor to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for garbage collection. Some councilmen said they were not pleased with how Ma...
Nov 10, 2023
Police found evidence of 'dismemberment' at home of missing California family: LAT
As the investigation continues into the woman's torso found in an Encino dumpster on Wednesday, police say they believe the remains are those of the wife of the man they arrested later that day. Samue...
Nov 10, 2023
Crash blocks lanes on I-55 in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A crash has blocked lanes on Interstate 55 in South Jackson. The crash happened on I-55 North at McDowell Road on Friday, November 10. Woman tries, fails to rob Bassfield bank ...
Nov 10, 2023
Olive Branch pastor charged with exploitation of a child
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A 30-year-old Mississippi pastor and teacher has been charged with the exploitation of a child, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department. Former Moss Point school resource...
Nov 10, 2023