Category Archives: WJTV
Vicksburg kidnapping suspect arrested in Louisiana
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A man, who was wanted for allegedly kidnapping two children in Vicksburg, has been arrested. Police in Slidell, Louisiana, said Eric Rawlings, Jr., turned himself in to autho...
Sep 27, 2023
Trade school, multi-use facility planned for Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials announced a $30 million mixed-use project, called The Jackson Yards, will soon be underway in the capital city. A3 Consulting joined the Hinds County Economic Develop...
Sep 27, 2023
Groups seek to intervene in Jackson water lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson-based community groups are hoping to offer residents a seat at the table amid the federal lawsuit concerning Jackson's water quality. The ongoing lawsuit brought forth ...
Sep 27, 2023
Rolling Fork continues to rebuild six months after tornado
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - Six months after a deadly tornado, Rolling Fork neighbors are continuing to rebuild. Organizations have been continuously providing relief for residents after the storm de...
Sep 27, 2023
Jackson budget includes $1 million for library system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A special called meeting was held on Wednesday for the Jackson City Council to accept the budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. A total of five items were on the agenda, includin...
Sep 27, 2023
Two Forest men charged in string of auto burglaries
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Scott County deputies arrested two Forest men in connection to a string of auto burglaries. Deputies said Luther Ducksworth and Artavis Robinson were arrested on Wednesday...
Sep 27, 2023
Former Newton County dispatcher charged with fraud
NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, State Auditor Shad White announced a former Newton County Sheriff's Office dispatcher was charged with embezzlement/fraud. White said Shannon Taylor is accu...
Sep 27, 2023
Jones County woman missing after house fire found safe
UPDATE: JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Sandra "Sandy" Buckingham has been found safe. JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies are searching for a missing 72-year-old woman after a mobile home...
Sep 27, 2023
MDOC inmates to help pick up trash in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba announced inmates with the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) will pick up litter in the city. The announcement comes a few weeks afte...
Sep 27, 2023
Rankin County homeowner injured during house fire
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Rankin County homeowner suffered a minor injury during a house fire on Wednesday, September 27. The fire happened around 4:30 a.m. on Peninsula Drive near the Ross Barn...
Sep 27, 2023