Category Archives: WJTV
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: November 10-12
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 (November 10-12) around Mississippi. C...
Nov 10, 2023
North Carolina man, woman appear in Vicksburg court
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A North Carolina man and woman appeared in Vicksburg Municipal Court after they were arrested earlier this week. Nyshia Daniels, 23, and Tyrik Suggs, 26, were arrested after ...
Nov 09, 2023
Brookhaven man arrested for sexual battery in Oxford
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Oxford police arrested a Brookhaven man for sexual battery. Police said they responded to the emergency department at Baptist Memorial Hospital for a reported sexual assault on ...
Nov 09, 2023
Son of Hollywood producer arrested after torso found in dumpster; wife, in-laws missing
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the identities of the missing individuals. Los Angeles police homicide detectives have announced an arrest in connection with the discovery of a...
Nov 09, 2023
Stamps appears to win Public Service Commissioner race
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After a close race for the position of Public Service Commissioner for the Central District, it appears there will be a new person on the three-member commission. With 100% of ...
Nov 09, 2023
Hinds County Election Commission explains what led to ballot shortage
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Members of the Hinds County Election Commission spoke out on Thursday following a ballot fiasco during the General Election on Tuesday. Official said the voting hiccup hap...
Nov 09, 2023
Ole Miss, Kiffin seek dismissal of suit filed by Rebels football player
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi football coach Lane Kiffin and the school have filed a motion seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a Rebels player alleging racial and sexual discriminati...
Nov 09, 2023
Joseph French named new Brandon police chief
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Brandon has a new police chief. The Brandon Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted to give Joseph French the top cop position during a special meeting on Wednesday, Nove...
Nov 09, 2023
Hinds County Election Commission investigating ballot shortage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Election Commission has received criticism after the ballot fiasco during the General Election on Tuesday, November 7. Multiple precincts in the county reporte...
Nov 09, 2023
Jackson mayor announces new RFP for garbage pickup
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba announced he will issue a request for proposal (RFP) for garbage collection. The city is currently under an emergency contract with Richard's Di...
Nov 09, 2023