Category Archives: WJTV
Ridgeland police arrest two after drugs found in car with child
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police arrested a man and a woman after drugs were found inside a vehicle, along with a one-year-old child. An officer stopped a vehicle on East County Line Road ne...
Nov 09, 2023
Israel agrees to four-hour pauses in Gaza military operations
The White House said on Thursday that Israel has agreed to pause military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip for at least four hours at different times to allow for the evacuation of civilians...
Nov 09, 2023
Veterans Day deals: Free or discounted restaurant offers for veterans, active duty military
(WHTM/NEXSTAR) - Each year on Veterans Day, Americans honor the service and sacrifices of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To show appreciation, restaurants across the country will also be o...
Nov 09, 2023
Corps will dredge Mississippi River as it reaches record lows for second year in a row
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - Memphis and the Mid-South are facing a second consecutive year of historic low water levels on the Mississippi River with minimal rainfall in the forecast to provide any relief...
Nov 08, 2023
Hinds County voters elect new supervisors
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Changes are coming to the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. New supervisors have been elected for Districts 2 and 4. Despite ballot issues during Tuesday's General Electi...
Nov 08, 2023
Hinds County voters frustrated with Tuesday's ballot issues
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County ran into multiple issues during the General Election on Tuesday, November 7. Some voters said they waited in line for nearly two hours to cast their votes. "T...
Nov 08, 2023
North Carolina woman, man arrested after Vicksburg chase
UPDATE: VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police said the man who was wanted after a chase has been arrested. Police identified the man as Saleik Edwards, 27, of Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been...
Nov 08, 2023
Madison County Schools superintendent announces retirement
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison County School District Superintendent Charlotte Seals announced she will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Seals has served as the district's superin...
Nov 08, 2023
Warren County couple dead in apparent murder-suicide
UPDATE: WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace identified the man and woman who died in an apparent murder-suicide in Eagle Lake. Pace said the suspected shooter was identifie...
Nov 08, 2023
Mississippi invests $15 million in nursing programs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi has awarded more than $15 million to enhance allied health nursing programs across the state. Grants have been awarded to 17 community colleges, institutions of hig...
Nov 08, 2023