Category Archives: WJTV
JPD ranks increase with new, former officers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Six former Jackson police officers will return to the department. Officials said 11 former officers are in the hiring process, six are on deck and 13 are in the next recruiting...
Jul 26, 2023
Feds propose putting broken Jackson sewer system under Henifin
A federal court Wednesday morning released a proposed agreement that would shift control of Jackson's deteriorating sewer system under the control of Ted Henifin, who is already overseeing the city's ...
Jul 26, 2023
Singer Sinead O'Connor dead at 56
Singer Sinead O'Connor has died, Irish media reported Wednesday. She was 56 years old. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinad. Her family and friends are devastate...
Jul 26, 2023
Biloxi police investigate possible drowning
GULPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - Biloxi police are investigating a possible drowning after a body was recovered from the water. Police said they received a report about a person floating in the water on Tuesda...
Jul 26, 2023
WATCH: Day 1 of 2023 Neshoba County Fair speeches
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Candidates in the upcoming 2023 Primary Election in Mississippi spoke at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday, July 26. More candidates are expected to speak on Thursday...
Jul 26, 2023
Hattiesburg man hit, killed by vehicle on I-59
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle. Police said the incident happened on Monday, July 24 on Interstate 59 near the Hard...
Jul 26, 2023
6 days after fuel spill reported, most in Tennessee city still can't drink the tap water
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - It's been six days since residents of a Tennessee city were told that diesel fuel spilled into a local reservoir, and most of them still can't drink their tap water. Many of the ...
Jul 26, 2023
Jackson Red Lobster temporarily closes for renovations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Red Lobster has temporarily closed its Jackson, Mississippi, location. Leaders with the company said they're in the process of renovating the Jackson restaurant with plans to r...
Jul 26, 2023
Mississippi can’t restrict absentee voting assistance this year, US judge says as he blocks law
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A federal judge blocked a new Mississippi law that would set criminal penalties for some people who help others with absentee voting - a ruling that comes as absentee b...
Jul 26, 2023
Two more arrested in shooting death of 15-year-old in Edwards
EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County deputies arrested two more men in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old in Edwards. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones announced on Wednesday, July 26 th...
Jul 26, 2023