Sethanie Smith

United States

Journalist at WJTV-TV (Jackson, MS)

Articles

Mississippi wins 3 awards for economic accomplishments

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

by: Sethanie Smith Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:37 AM CDT Updated: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:37 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi was honored by Area Development magazine with a Gold Shovel Award, which recognizes the state’s accomplishments in economic development throughout 2024.
Gluckstadt police seize 19,000 pills in drug bust

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

GLUCKSDADT, Miss. (WJTV) – Gluckstadt police announced a man is facing new charges in connection to an ongoing narcotics investigation. Following his initial arrest on May 27, police said Kendarius M. Bess was brought back before Gluckstadt Municipal Court and charged with two counts of trafficking by sale of a controlled substance in a restricted area.
Jackson Driver Service Bureau station closed this week

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

by: Sethanie Smith Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:11 AM CDT Updated: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:11 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Driver Service Bureau (DSB) station in Jackson will be closed this week. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Woodrow Wilson station will be closed June 23-27.
Car collides with 7-foot alligator in Jones County

1 week ago | wspa.com | Sethanie Smith
Man wanted for burglarizing truck in Jackson neighborhood

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are working to identify the man who burglarized a truck on Carolwood Drive. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said the crime occurred around 1:30 a.m. on June 11 in the 5000 block of Carolwood Drive. According to Brown, surveillance video showed that the suspect frequently comes around the area about twice a month on consecutive nights. He was wearing blue shots, a blue T-shirt and high-top tennis shoes with red soles.
Former Mt. Olive mayoral candidate challenges election results

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

by: Sethanie Smith Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 02:01 PM CDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 02:01 PM CDT MT. OLIVE, Miss. (WHLT) – A former mayoral candidate in Mississippi has filed a petition to contests the results of the June 3 Municipal General Election. Marcia Hull’s attorney filed the petition in the Covington County Circuit Court.
Petal Elementary named Military STAR School

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) – Petal Elementary School was recognized as a Military STAR School by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The designation makes Petal Elementary the second school in the Petal School District to earn this honor, joining Petal Primary School, which received this designation during the 2024-25 school year.
Trailer stolen from Lincoln County business

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

by: Sethanie Smith Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 11:27 AM CDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 12:34 PM CDT LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Lincoln County deputies are searching for a suspect who burglarized Smith’s Enterprise in Brookhaven. The incident occurred on June 19 around 4:00 a.m. at the business on Denton Trail. Deputies said a white, enclosed trailer was stolen from the business.
Alcorn State releases themes for 2025 football season

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

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Zach Top bringing tour to Brandon Amphitheater

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Sethanie Smith

by: Sethanie Smith Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 10:41 AM CDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 10:41 AM CDT BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Zach Top will bring his Cold Beer & Country Music headline tour to the Brandon Amphitheater. The concert will be held on October 16, 2025, and will start at 7:45 p.m. Top will be joined by special guest Andy Buckner.