Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi mom believes missing son was killed, investigation continues
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. (WREG) --- A mother says she now believes her missing 18-year-old son was killed after two people were found dead in Panola County over the weekend. ORIGINAL STORY: Mother waits f...
Jun 28, 2023
Man airlifted after propane-related explosion in Amite County
AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 75-year-old man was airlifted from Mississippi to a Louisiana burn center due to a propane-related explosion in Amite County. Amite County Emergency Management Agency Di...
Jun 28, 2023
Jackson police search for McDowell Road homicide suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are working to find a man wanted on multiple charges, including murder. Man wanted for Wainwright Avenue homicide Captain Marco Johnson said Brandon Pugh is want...
Jun 28, 2023
Mississippi utility workers work through high temperatures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With temperatures sky-high, along with the humidity in Mississippi, there's a risk of heat-related illness, especially for those working outdoors. Utility crews are among those...
Jun 28, 2023
Attorneys allege history of excessive force by Rankin County deputies
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Attorneys, activists and family members of two Rankin County men, who were allegedly abused by deputies, leveled new accusations against the Rankin County Sheriff's Offic...
Jun 28, 2023
Jackson to open cooling centers Thursday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As temperatures continue to rise in the coming days, the City of Jackson will open six locations across the city on Thursday to help citizens beat the heat. AMR ...
Jun 28, 2023
Howard Industries shooting victim dies from injuries
UPDATE: JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox said Keith Hinton was charged with first degree murder and denied bond in court on Wednesday, June 28. JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - T...
Jun 28, 2023
Family speaks about 5-foot-long alligator walking into home
IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) - At around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the Shultz family was asleep when their dog Panda, a blue heeler, started barking at something roaming around inside of their home. Ja...
Jun 28, 2023
Here are the Mississippi laws that take effect July 1
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - New Mississippi laws will go into effect on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The new laws will include an increase support for mothers of newborns, tighter restrictions on voting, a des...
Jun 28, 2023
AMR sees increase in heat-related illnesses in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - Leaders with American Medical Response (AMR) said crews in Mississippi have helped dozens of patients with heat-related illnesses in June 2023. From May 1-27, AMR paramedics and...
Jun 28, 2023