RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The West Rankin Parkway will soon open in Rankin County. The four-lane highway is located between U.S. 80 in Pearl and State Route 468 in Flowood. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the parkway on November 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation […]
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced a man was injured after he shot himself during a standoff. According to Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call about a suicidal man at a residence off of North Shore Parkway just before 7:45…
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Crews with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wrapped up roadway repair on State Route 43 ahead of schedule. According to MDOT officials, State Route 43 in Rankin County between State Route 471 and the Natchez Trace Parkway reopened on August 11. The closure, which…
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities have blocked part of Interstate 20 in Rankin County due to a vehicle fire. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the incident occurred on I-20 West at Highway 18 East on Friday, April 11. According to MDOT, the right lane of I-20…