Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi Lottery debuts Powerball Double Play
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new Powerball add-on feature, Double Play, will soon give players another chance to match their Powerball numbers in a separate drawing with a top cash prize of $10 million. ...
Sep 11, 2023
Vicksburg man indicted for 2018 death of woman
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police said the Cold Case Division has closed a prolonged homicide investigation. Jasmine Nicole Adams On Friday, September 8, 2023, Carlos Harris, 32, of Vicksburg...
Sep 11, 2023
Jackson residents sue city over water conditions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson was back in federal court on Monday to face a lawsuit by some residents over water system problems. The plaintiffs argue that their constitutional right to ...
Sep 11, 2023
Stephen Hutton named interim director of Jackson Parks & Rec
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba announced Stephen Hutton has been named the interim director of the Parks and Recreation Department. Hutton was named the interim director after...
Sep 11, 2023
Pearl man charged for sex crimes against minor, two others arrested
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Pearl police arrested a 21-year-old man for sex crimes against a minor. Pearl police said they arrested Nicholas Webb, of Pearl, and charged him with two counts of sexual battery...
Sep 11, 2023
Hinds County deputies arrest four men for fake checks scheme
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County deputies arrested four men for allegedly using fake bank cashier's checks to buy items. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the Criminal Investigations Divi...
Sep 11, 2023
Hinds County works to implement alternative network after breach
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Administrator Kenny Wayne Jones said the county is still dealing with the repercussions of a cyber attack. Leaders with Hinds County reported a computer breac...
Sep 11, 2023
Woman wins truck, $10,000 through Mississippi Lottery
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - When people win prizes through the Mississippi Lottery, they usually get money. Cassandra Woods, of Jackson, also won a brand-new truck. Woods won $10,000 and a 2023 Nissa...
Sep 11, 2023
Jackson councilman pursues public safety proposal
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, said he wants to pursue a public safety proposal during Tuesday's City Council meeting. Stokes said he's concerned about busines...
Sep 11, 2023
9/11 victims honored at memorial ceremony in Lower Manhattan
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Monday marks 22 years since thousands of people were killed in the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center in New York City. Nearly 3,000 people died when 19 al-Qaida members hi...
Sep 11, 2023