Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson woman released on bond after dog attack
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was released on bond after she was arrested in connection to a dog attack. Debra Ann Bell, 56, appeared in court on June 7 after being charged with aggravated assault. ...
Jun 09, 2023
25 animals that are illegal to own as pets in the US
If you've ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of a Disney princess and having a pet squirrel or tiger as a sidekick, you might have to settle for a simple dog or cat instead. There are many ani...
Jun 09, 2023
Dolly Parton to perform in Mississippi this year
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WJTV) - Dolly Parton will perform in Mississippi this year! The Clarion Ledger reported Parton will kick off the 2023-2024 season for the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia on August 2...
Jun 09, 2023
Man killed after trying to break into vehicle, Hattiesburg police say
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police said a man was shot and killed while trying to break into a vehicle. The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 8 in the 800 block of North...
Jun 09, 2023
Marion County three-year-old shot in head by brother, sheriff says
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A three-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was shot in the head. Marion County deputies said the incident happened on Ratliff Loop in the Expose community a...
Jun 09, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 9-11
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (June 2 through 4) around Mississippi....
Jun 09, 2023
NPS opens Medgar and Myrlie Evers home to public
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson home where Medgar Evers was gunned down 60 years ago is now open to the public. National Park Service (NPS) leaders joined representatives from the activist's famil...
Jun 09, 2023
Fayette man killed in Vicksburg shooting
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a Fayette man was shot and killed. The shooting happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 in the 1600 block of Crawford Stre...
Jun 09, 2023
Commute nightmare: Mississippi city has one of the most dangerous commutes
(NEXSTAR) - For many Americans, regardless of their family situation or what they do for work, the worst part of their day is the same: commute. What exactly makes it so miserable - especially for tho...
Jun 09, 2023
Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president
MIAMI (AP) - Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. hist...
Jun 08, 2023