JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A vehicle and an 18-wheeler were involved in a crash on a Jackson interstate. The crash occurred on Interstate 20 East just past the Highway 18 and Robinson Road exit on February 6. An 18-wheeler ran off the side of the interstate in Jackson Thursday morning. (WJTV) Detective Tommie Brown, with […]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The doors of Thalia Mara Hall are expected to reopen after certain repairs are completed. The facility closed in August 2024 after mold and other safety issues were discovered. The State Fire Marshal’s Office said they conducted an inspection at the facility in Jackson last Thursday. Since then, the City of Jackson has […]
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – An Arkansas man was arrested in Mississippi after he allegedly carjacked a person who stopped to help after a crash. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said deputies responded to an overturned vehicle on Paxton Road just before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5. He said dispatch received reports of a […]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo draws hundreds of participants each year. On Wednesday, the Equestrians With Disabilities Horse Show brought together people from across the country to the Equine Center in Jackson. The other events included the 4-H Jr. Rabbit Show. “This guy is grow grown. And so, it’s easy to […]
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Holmes County sheriff said the woman, who authorities said was kidnapped from the Nissan plant in Canton, was pregnant at the time of her death. Heath Hall, the spokesperson for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, said deputies responded to the plant around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, January 27 after receiving […]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Some Mississippi lawmakers and community advocates rallied at the State Capitol on Wednesday to support a bill that would protect those incarcerated in the state. House Bill 658 addresses the need for safety, health protection and humane treatment for those behind bars, advocates said. “We’re just asking that they be geared […]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University’s (JSU) Sonic Boom of the South will take center stage in Celebrating Champions of Culture, a nationally televised film that highlights the legacy, energy, and impact of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands. This year’s film showcases the performances and inspiring stories from the 2024 Pepsi National […]
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was killed and several people were injured during a multi-vehicle crash in Claiborne County. The crash occurred on MS-547 near Tillman Road before 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), a 2007 GMC side-swiped a 2011 Nissan Rouge and collided with a […]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are working to solve the homicide case of Patrick Townsend. Townsend’s body was found in the trunk of a vehicle in the 4500 block of Raymond Road on October 4, 2023. The 37-year-old had been shot. Investigators determined the vehicle had been at the location for a couple of […]
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A national discount retailer is closing all 92 of its locations across 10 states. Nashville-based Bargain Hunt announced Wednesday that it has initiated “going out of business” sales at all of its stores. The chain is known for selling items of different categories, including appliances, clothing, groceries, holiday items, sports gear, […]
