Category Archives: WJTV
Germantown celebrates groundbreaking for performance arts center
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, the Madison County School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new performing arts center at Germantown High School. The campus will also see an addi...
Sep 18, 2023
Jackson to install 25 new blue light cameras
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson announced new blue light cameras will be installed in the city. Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba announced 25 new cameras will be installed. He ...
Sep 18, 2023
JFD responds to fire at Valley Street home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire on Monday, September 18. The fire happened at a home in the 1100 block of Valley Street before 12:00 p.m. Flames could be seen co...
Sep 18, 2023
National parks will be free to visit on Saturday: What to know
(NEXSTAR) - With the fall colors starting to come in, and cooler winter months not long off, you may be trying to get out and enjoy the weather. You'll have a great opportunity on Saturday when all U....
Sep 18, 2023
Madison welcomes four new businesses to city
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders in the City of Madison announced four new businesses will open in the city. The Salad Station will open at 119 Colony Crossing Way. An official date for the opening has...
Sep 18, 2023
Jackson police investigate four weekend homicides
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating four weekend homicides. The first happened on Friday, September 15 just before 2:00 p.m. in the 3000 block of Woodbine Street. Officers said th...
Sep 18, 2023
Natchez man sentenced for shooting deaths of Alcorn State students
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Natchez man pled guilty in connection to the shooting deaths of two Alcorn State University students in 2020. Vicksburg Daily News reported Jerrell Davis pled guilty...
Sep 18, 2023
Copiah County man accused of killing brother over cell phone charger
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies arrested a man accused of killing his brother during an argument over a cell phone charger. The shooting happened on Sunday, September 17 at 6:30 p...
Sep 18, 2023
MTC investigation leads to $5 million recovery for Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, State Auditor Shad White (R-Miss.) announced that Management & Training Corporation (MTC), a private prison company, has tendered more than $5.125 million back t...
Sep 18, 2023
Funeral set for Flowood Police Chief Ricky McMillian
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for Flowood Police Chief Ricky McMillian. His visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 19 from 5:00 p....
Sep 18, 2023