Marie Mennefield
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Jackson business owners try to regroup after downtown fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Downtown businesses are picking up the pieces after a weekend fire this weekend. The fire damaged one of Jackson’s oldest commercial buildings. The Jackson Fire Department (JFD) was able to contain most of the fire to one building. However, many of the adjourning buildings had a lot of smoke and water […] → Read More
Suspect wanted after sexual assault on JSU campus
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities are searching for the suspect in a sexual assault case that happened on Jackson State University’s (JSU) campus on Saturday, March 4. JSU officials issued a Timely Warning to alert the community of the crime. It stated that the sexual assault happened at the H.T. Sampson Library. They said the […] → Read More
Mississippi Blues Marathon takes over Downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The annual Mississippi Blues Marathon took over Downtown Jackson on Saturday. The marathon included first-timers, as well as seasoned runners. It was more than just a running experience. There was also a block party atmosphere with lots of live music and mingling. For a couple of runners, the annual event kick-started […] → Read More
William “Polo” Edwards makes court appearance
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The man accused of killing Better Men Society Founder Robert Davis appeared in court on Tuesday, February 21. William “Polo” Edwards appeared in front of Circuit Judge Faye Peterson. He was initially scheduled to go on trial in March, but his legal council said evidence in the case is still […] → Read More
Brandon celebrates Mardi Gras with Krew de Roux Festival
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – A local city is bringing creole Cajun culture to Central Mississippi, ending out the Mardi Gras season with a flavorful bang. The City of Brandon’s fourth annual Krew de Roux Festival and Car Show was filled with lots of roux, gumbo roux that is, for the city’s gumbo fest. Car enthusiasts […] → Read More
July trial date set for woman accused of killing mother, infant in Hinds County crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A July trial date has been set for the woman accused of causing a crash that killed a mother and infant in Hinds County. Beth Ann White appeared in front of Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Winston Kidd on Wednesday, February 15. Prosecutors said Beth Ann White was previously indicted on four counts […] → Read More
Family speaks out after loved ones killed in drunk driving crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Heartache, rage, anger and disbelief are some of the emotions a grieving family is experiencing after a crash took the life of their loved ones. “You know, it’s a really hard time right now. You know, me and my family really, really going through a lot mentally and emotionally,” said Kayloebe […] → Read More
Family of man who died in JPD custody hires civil rights attorney
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The family of a man who died while in Jackson police custody has hired a civil rights and personal injury attorney. Attorney Daryl K. Washington will represent the family of 41-year-old Keith Murriel, who died on December 31, 2022. Three Jackson police officers were placed on administrative leave after Murriel died. […] → Read More
Twins trek across Mississippi to raise awareness on mistreatment of foster care children
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Twin brothers are trekking their way across America and U.S. territories to shed light on the mistreatment of children in the foster care system. Davon and Tavon Woods are fraternal twins who quit their jobs to make it their full-time mission to raise awareness about the mistreatment of kids in […] → Read More
Neighbors react after Clinton officer-involved shooting
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – It’s the first of its crime this year for the quaint retirement community in Clinton. After an officer-involved shooting left one dead Sunday morning, the community is searching for answers. News of the shooting at the Pine Trail Apartment Homes left people shaken. With crime on the rise, some said it […] → Read More
Ratoya McGee appointed Hinds County District 2 election commissioner
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Board of Supervisors appointed a new Election Commissioner to serve District 2. Ratoya McGee, of Edwards, was officially sworn into office at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. The position was vacated by Election Commissioner Toni Johnson after she pled guilty in the Hinds County Election Commission fraud […] → Read More
Jackson airport travelers experience delays due to FAA outage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Normal flight operations have resumed at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all domestic flights in the country after a key computer system failed. Travelers at the Jackson airport shared mixed feelings about the national security of the flights while rearranging their travel plans. “My dad […] → Read More
Hinds County to appoint person to fill Toni Johnson’s seat on election commission
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County Election Commissioner Toni Johnson dodged jail time after she pled guilty to embezzling county funds on Monday. The Hinds County Board of Supervisors must now appoint someone in Johnson’s place until someone is elected to the District 2 office. Hinds County Circuit Clerk Zack Wallace said they hope a […] → Read More
Regions Bank branch closes after robbery in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)- A Regions Bank in North Jackson had to be temporarily shut down after a robbery on Thursday, December 22. Police received a call Thursday morning that the Regions Bank location off Northside Drive, across from Food Depot, was being robbed. Police quickly surrounded the area around the building. Customers are being turned […] → Read More
Jackson State homicide suspect claims doughnuts started fight
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A New Orleans man accused of killing a fellow Jackson State University (JSU) student claims he did it out of self-defense. Flynn Brown, 22, of New Jersey, was found dead inside a vehicle on JSU’s campus on Friday, December 2. He had been fatally shot in the head. Randall Smith, 20, […] → Read More
Care packages to help most vulnerable in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A local and national group came together to support youth going through hardships. Amerigroup Mississippi and Care Cases packed care packages for kids entering the foster system and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. “So how could this be? How can we sit here and say we care so much […] → Read More
Commission seeks to change Mississippi voting laws
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Voter accessibility and redistricting were two of the key topics at the Hinds County Voter Commission meeting. State and county officials addressed concerns with Mississippi’s redistricting lines at a meeting on Monday, December 12 . “It’s still compact. We’re willing to count on all community agencies to challenge some of the […] → Read More
Person rescued from car after crash on Terry Road
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Rescue crews responded to a crash off Terry Road after a person became trapped inside a vehicle. The car was going westbound into Jackson when the driver of the Kia lost control. Traffic going in both directions had to be rerouted. The driver of the vehicle is expected to be okay. → Read More
Student found dead on Jackson State University campus
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A homicide investigation is underway after a male victim’s body was found on Jackson State’s campus. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart said the victim, who has not been identified, had been shot. His body was found inside a vehicle. Jackson State University (JSU) leaders confirmed the victim was a student. They […] → Read More
Three arrested in shooting death of Jackson 12-year-old
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Three people were arrested and have been accused of murder, obstruction of evidence and disposing of the body of 12-year-old Markell Noah. During their initial court appearance on Monday, emotions flared between the suspects’ families and the victim’s families. Jackson police had to break up a dispute between them. The suspects, […] → Read More