Jackson mayor says city will fight stadium takeover
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba responded to Attorney General Lynn Fitch's order for the city to transfer the deed of Smith-Wills Stadium to the state. Fitch sent a letter to...
View ArticleMDOT works to improve roads, bridges across state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In 2017, federal inspectors for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) discovered severe problems on some Mississippi roads and bridges. The governor during that time,...
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Attorneys for Goon Squad victims respond to DOJ investigation
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Attorneys for the two Black men, who were tortured in a racist attack that included beatings, repeated use of stun guns and assaults with a sex toy before one of the...
View ArticleMississippi authorities concerned about rise in fentanyl cases
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) are concerned about fentanyl in Mississippi. According to Keith Davis, Colonel of the Mississippi Department of Public...
View ArticleHow do you report election crimes to the FBI?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Justice Department said they're committed to protecting your vote through free and fair elections. The U.S....
View ArticlePublic sees pro-golfers in action at Sanderson Farms Championship
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship opened to the public on Wednesday. Fans got the chance to play alongside professional golfers who are competing at the Country Club of...
View ArticleSanderson Farms extends title sponsorship of championship
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Sanderson Farms Championship announced that Wayne-Sanderson Farms will remain the title sponsor through the 2025 tournament. The PGA tournament will remain...
View ArticleJackson residents concerned about the future of Thalia Mara Hall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thalia Mara Hall is a nationally known venue that brings in large productions to the City of Jackson. If it doesn't reopen, citizens are concerned the state of Mississippi...
View ArticleJackson mayor delivers 2024 State of the City address
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba delivered his 2024 State of the City address on Thursday. The mayor spent most of his time talking about the progress that's been made under his...
View ArticleJXN Water customers want to see more improvements to city's system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water customers gave their input on the city's water system on Friday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice met for the second time...
View ArticleMississippi lawmakers hold hearing on TANF reform
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Senate and Democratic Caucuses held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the misuse of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Members of the caucuses...
View ArticleMan accused of firing shots at 18-wheeler driver in Jackson injured in...
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect was injured during an officer-involved shooting in Jackson after he allegedly fired shots at an 18-wheeler driver. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the shooting...
View Article3 die after Strong River bridge collapses in Mississippi
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify the number of people the Simpson County sheriff said were injured during the collapse of the Strong River bridge. SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) -...
View ArticleJackson councilmen react to recent bribery arrest
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Sherik Marve Smith is the second individual charged with conspiracy to commit bribery in the Jackson bribery scandal. There are three more individuals who have not been named,...
View Article3 killed, 8 injured during Mississippi trail ride shooting
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three people were killed and eight people were injured during a trail ride shooting in Holmes County. The shooting occurred around midnight on Saturday, October 19 on...
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Fire damages Belhaven apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A fire damaged an apartment complex in the Belhaven neighborhood. The fire occurred at Belhaven Place on North Jefferson Street early Saturday morning. 3 killed, 8 injured...
View ArticleVehicle found wrecked with bullet holes in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Holmes County deputies are investigating after a vehicle was discovered with bullet holes. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said the vehicle was found crashed into a...
View ArticleUnofficial winner named in Jackson's Ward 2 runoff election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Montyne "Tina" Clay appears to be on track to win the special election runoff for Jackson's Ward 2 council seat. The unofficial vote tallies showed Clay leading with 1,509...
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Former Madison County detention employee charged with animal cruelty
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Madison County detention employee was arrested for animal cruelty after deputies said they found 45 dogs and four horses that were suffering from malnutrition....
View Article18-wheeler crashes under Jackson bridge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-wheeler crashed under a Jackson bridge. The crash occurred under a bridge at South Gallatin Street and West Rankin Street on Thursday, October 31. $67 million to pay for...
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