Category Archives: WJTV
Four wanted after fatal shooting on State Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are working to find at least four suspects after a fatal shooting on State Street. The shooting happened in the 5100 block of State Street around 11:00 p.m. on W...
Sep 21, 2023
Jackson fire crews battle house fire on President St.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire on Thursday, September 21. The fire happened at a home on President Street. Jackson Fire Department has seen increase in fires th...
Sep 21, 2023
Powerball jackpot climbs to 8th-largest ever after no one wins prize
(NEXSTAR) - The Powerball jackpot has grown again after no one won the big prize in Wednesday night's drawing. The winning numbers were 16, 27, 59, 62, 63 and the Powerball was 23. There were $2 milli...
Sep 21, 2023
Federal appeals court reverses ruling that found Mississippi discriminated in mental health care
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providin...
Sep 20, 2023
Mississippians warned to take precautions during burn ban
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), most of the state is still under a burn ban. Hot and dry conditions are causing fires to quickly grow out of contro...
Sep 20, 2023
Jackson Fire Department has seen increase in fires this week
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Deputy Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders said over the course of this week, there have been back-to-back fires in Jackson. On Wednesday, three structure fires happened within a block ...
Sep 20, 2023
Body found in Richland Creek identified
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police identified the body that was found in Richland Creek on Tuesday, September 19. Officer Sam Brown said the body of 29-year-old Dan Belton was discovered when offi...
Sep 20, 2023
Two arrested after Richland police chase ends in Jackson
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Richland police announced two people were arrested after a chase into Jackson. Investigators said they were alerted about a possible stolen vehicle traveling through Richland ...
Sep 20, 2023
Three killed in separate Yazoo County crashes
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three people, including a four-year-old girl, were killed in separate Yazoo County crashes in the past week. Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers said the first death happen...
Sep 20, 2023
Mars CEO establishes JSU scholarship in honor of parents
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The president of Mars Wrigley, North America bestowed a $100,000 gift to establish The Pearl and George Vincent Educational Excellence Scholarship in honor of his parents. The ...
Sep 20, 2023