Category Archives: WJTV
Hurricane Tammy strengthens in the Atlantic; Otis slams Mexico as Category 5
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Hurricane Tammy continued to strengthen over the open Atlantic on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of the latest forecast, Tammy's winds have increased to...
Oct 25, 2023
2 adults, 1 teen arrested for Fayette drive-by shooting
FAYETTE, Miss. (WJTV) - Two adults and a 17-year-old have been arrested and charged in connection to a drive-by shooting in Fayette. The Natchez Democrat reported the incident happened on Friday, Octo...
Oct 25, 2023
168 wooden pallets stolen from Copiah Lumber
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies are working to find a suspect who stole 168 wooden pallets from a business. Investigators said the incident happened between the hours of 10:00 a...
Oct 25, 2023
Former NFL player charged in mother's death set to appear in court
MAYWOOD, Ill. (WGN) - A former NFL player charged in connection with the death of his mother is set to appear in court this week. Sergio Brown, who has been charged with one count of first-degree murd...
Oct 25, 2023
House back in action after Mike Johnson clinches Speakership: Live coverage
Republicans overwhelmingly backed Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.)'s bid for House Speaker on Wednesday, ending a chaotic, 22-day stretch without an elected leader in the chamber. Johnson secured 220 votes, ...
Oct 25, 2023
At least a dozen horses killed in Jackson barn fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - At least a dozen horses were killed during a barn fire in Jackson. Jackson Fire officials said the fire happened around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24 on Forest Avenue. Laur...
Oct 24, 2023
Jackson City Council honors JSU student Jaylen Burns
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council passed a resolution in honor of Jackson State University (JSU) student Jaylen Burns. Burns was shot and killed on Sunday, October 15 after ...
Oct 24, 2023
Jackson couple frustrated with sewage issues affecting home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There was an array of emotions at Jackson City Hall as neighbors on Smith Robinson Street expressed their concerns. Homeowners Jimmy and Pamela Kelly said they've had to remode...
Oct 24, 2023
Emmer bid collapses, extending extraordinary GOP Speaker losing streak
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer's (R-Minn.) Speakership nomination collapsed in extraordinary fashion Tuesday, surviving only four hours and showcasing the complete chaos enveloping the House GOP confer...
Oct 24, 2023
Bond set for woman charged in child's death in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond has been set for a woman who was charged in connection to the death of her three-year-old child in Warren County. Vicksburg Daily News reported Brooke Mallet was giv...
Oct 24, 2023