Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi burn bans in effect. Here's how you can safely cook for Labor Day weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) currently has burn bans in place across Central and Southern Mississippi. Officials said barbecuing is still permitted, which is good ...
Sep 01, 2023
Mississippi governor’s brother suggested that auditor praise Brett Favre during welfare scandal
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - As Brett Favre became ensnared in media attention for his connection to Mississippi's sprawling welfare scandal, Gov. Tate Reeves' brother suggested the state official investigat...
Sep 01, 2023
'Are you going to shoot me?' Woman asks before Ohio police fatally shoot her
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) - Footage from body-worn camera shows a pregnant woman asking police, "What, are you going to shoot me?" seconds before an Ohio officer fatally shot her outside a grocery stor...
Sep 01, 2023
One killed in crash on I-20 near Edwards
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating a crash that killed one person in Hinds County. Troopers said the crash happened on Interstate 20 West near Edwards j...
Sep 01, 2023
Overnight lane closures set for I-20 and I-55. Here's what you need to know
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials announced overnight lane closures for Interstate 20 and Interstate 55. The work will take place from 8:00 p.m. until 6...
Sep 01, 2023
Kosciusko teen charged in July homicide
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) - A 17-year-old was extradited from Memphis, Tennessee, to Kosciusko, Mississippi, on a murder charge. Breezy News reported Jarmarion Thompson, 17, of Kosciusko, was charged wi...
Sep 01, 2023
Yazoo City 15-year-old dies after being shot in head
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 15-year-old has died after being shot in the head in Yazoo City. Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers said the shooting happened on Tuesday, August 29 around 10:30 p.m. Au...
Sep 01, 2023
Activist concerned about raw sewage issue in West Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One local community activist held a news conference to address a raw sewage problem in West Jackson. What started as one little pothole has grown into a major sewage issue for ...
Sep 01, 2023
Does the FBI have a file on you? How to find out
(NEXSTAR) - It's a common joke to refer to the FBI agent that "lives" in your phone, listening to your conversations and observing your phone usage (this is almost certainly not happening to you, as t...
Sep 01, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: September 1-3
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (September 1-3) around Mississippi. Ce...
Sep 01, 2023