Category Archives: WJTV
Two years after funds were obligated to bring high-speed internet to more than 4,000 homes in rural northeast Madison County, zero have been served
Kadiyah Nunn was one of several employees sent to work from home by her job's management in 2019 when COVID-19 hit Mississippi. Dependent on her satellite service for an internet connection at her hom...
Aug 31, 2023
MS deputy nearly loses finger trying to stop suspects' car before crash in Memphis
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. --- A DeSoto County deputy was seriously injured Wednesday night while responding to a pursuit that ended with a crash in Memphis. The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office said th...
Aug 31, 2023
One arrested after Jackson man killed, baby kidnapped from home
Editor's Note: JPD said the suspect was 23. According to the Hinds County Detention Center, the suspect is 18. The following story has been updated with the information. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackso...
Aug 31, 2023
Tropical Storm Jose forms in Atlantic, 2 other disturbances being monitored
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The Atlantic basin is ending August on a busy note. Tropical Storm Jose formed Thursday and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two other disturbances. Tropical Storm Jose...
Aug 31, 2023
Jackson works to make improvements to water system one year after crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - This time last year, the entire City of Jackson was without reliable running water. This led to a state of emergency declaration from the governor and President Joe Biden. The ...
Aug 30, 2023
Tie broken in Rankin County District 1 Supervisor race
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The tie has been broken in the District 1 Rankin County Board of Supervisors race. The race was decided by just two mail in ballots that had not yet been counted. Both Re...
Aug 30, 2023
What are MDOT's guidelines for political signs?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Political signs can be found up and down streets across the capital city, leaving some people frustrated. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), as l...
Aug 30, 2023
Flowood neighbors concerned about water quality
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Residents in Flowood said they're concerned about the quality of their water after noticing a few issues. They posted about their concerns on Facebook, saying the water was a y...
Aug 30, 2023
American Red Cross helping those affected by Hurricane Idalia
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Parts of Florida have been devastated by Hurricane Idalia. The hurricane made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday morning. Vehicles and homes were submerged, and thousands...
Aug 30, 2023
Jackson Animal Control officers accused of stealing fuel
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested two Animal Control officers for embezzlement and conspiracy. Officer Sam Brown said Marquette Allen, II, 30, and Roderick Hibbler, 26, were both arreste...
Aug 30, 2023