Category Archives: WJTV
Ridgeland wreck ends with car on top of another vehicle
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police said a person, who was driving recklessly, ended up on top of another vehicle at the Renaissance at Colony Park. The incident happened on Sunday, July 9 just...
Jul 10, 2023
Presley unveils healthcare plan for Mississippi
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley unveiled his healthcare plan in Meridian on Monday, July 10. He said he wants to make healthcare more transparent and a...
Jul 10, 2023
Temporary closure planned for I-220 ramp in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County drivers could see delays on Interstate 220 next week. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the northbound I-220 ramp from Clinto...
Jul 10, 2023
Vicksburg leaders vote to extend juvenile curfew
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to keep the current juvenile curfew in place. Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., issued a proclamation of local emergency in January 20...
Jul 10, 2023
You could get cash from an A&W Root Beer settlement
(WXIN) - Fans of A&W Root Beer and Cream Soda are eligible for some cash after a judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement over what plaintiffs called misleading claims regarding the drin...
Jul 10, 2023
Carroll County man accused of killing six-year-old brother ruled incompetent to stand trial
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Carroll County man, who was accused of killing his six-year-old brother, was declared incompetent to stand trial. On Monday, July 10, 2023, a competency hearing for ...
Jul 10, 2023
JXN Water officials discuss repairs to water lines
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with JXN Water said crews are still working to restore broken systems, repair breaks, fix leaks and improve water service in the capital city. Repairs to Jackson's wate...
Jul 10, 2023
Street racing crackdown: Baton Rouge Police tow 26 cars, make felony arrest
Editor's note: The headline on this story has been corrected to reflect the number of cars towed. We apologize for the error. BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - Baton Rouge Police Department followed and di...
Jul 10, 2023
Three Mississippi Lottery players win close to half-a-million dollars
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three Mississippi Lottery players won close to half-a-million dollars total in prizes. One Mississippi Match 5 player matched all five numbers in the Saturday, July 8 drawing a...
Jul 10, 2023
Suspect wanted for ramming into Hattiesburg officer's patrol vehicle
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Authorities are searching for a suspect, who allegedly rammed into a Hattiesburg officer's patrol vehicle. The incident happened just before 2:45 a.m. on Monday, July 10 in...
Jul 10, 2023