Category Archives: WJTV
Copiah County driver killed in three-vehicle crash
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver has died after a three-vehicle crash in Copiah County. The crash happened just before 5:00 p.m. on Interstate 55 southbound near the 63-mile marker in Copiah Cou...
Jun 20, 2023
Hunter Biden to plead guilty in deal with feds
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, will plead guilty to tax crimes in a plea deal with prosecutors, and he reached a diversion agreement relating to unlawful possession of a weapon, according to cou...
Jun 20, 2023
Tropical Storm Bret expected to strengthen into first hurricane of the season
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Tropical Storm Bret is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it gradually moves west toward the Lesser Antilles on Thursday into Friday, bringing heavy rain and a dangerous r...
Jun 20, 2023
What we know about the missing Titanic-bound submersible
A search is underway for a deep-sea vessel that went missing with five people aboard after it dived toward the deteriorating wreck site of the Titanic ocean liner. The U.S. Coast Guard is leading the ...
Jun 20, 2023
Fishing team's massive marlin disqualified over apparent shark bites
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) -- Fallout continued Monday after an unexpected finish to a fishing tournament in North Carolina barred the apparent winners from over $2 million in prize money. The buzz af...
Jun 19, 2023
How to monitor power outages in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the Jackson-metro area still deals with the aftermath of intense storms over the last week, some services allow homeowners to stay on top of their power and utility issues. ...
Jun 19, 2023
Two Jones County men arrested after chase
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Deputies arrested two Jones County men after a chase on Thursday, June 15. Authorities said the driver, 50-year-old David Cleckler, rammed a Jones County Sheriff's Departm...
Jun 19, 2023
Endangered Child Alert canceled for 12-year-old Mississippi boy
UPDATE: TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued for Roman Tindell has been canceled. He has been located and is safe. TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Miss...
Jun 19, 2023
Storms cause damage to Mississippi highway
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi highway has been damaged due to the recent storms. SNAP replacement benefits available for Mississippians affected by storms Officials with the Mississippi D...
Jun 19, 2023
SNAP replacement benefits available for Mississippians affected by storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) said SNAP recipients, who experienced a power outage over six hours due to recent storms, can apply for SNAP replacement ben...
Jun 19, 2023