Category Archives: WJTV
Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver was killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Lincoln County. The Daily Leader reported the crash happened on Dunn Ratcliff Road on Saturday, February 25. Pedestrian ...
Feb 27, 2023
The Doobie Brothers bring 50th anniversary tour to Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Doobie Brothers will bring their 50th anniversary tour to the Brandon Amphitheater this year. The concert will be held on Saturday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will go o...
Feb 27, 2023
Pedestrian fatally struck by car on Highway 11 in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A man was killed after being hit by a car in Jones County on Sunday, February 26. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said crews responded to the scene around 8:5...
Feb 27, 2023
Defense expected to rest in Alex Murdaugh murder trial
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Alex Murdaugh was on the stand Friday for a second full day of testimony, hoping to convince the jury that he is not a family annihilator. Murdaugh is accused of ki...
Feb 27, 2023
She was arrested over $40. Three weeks later she died at the Walker County Jail.
JASPER, Ala. (WIAT) -- As the investigation into the death of Anthony Mitchell who died in the custody of the Walker County Sheriff's Office continues, CBS 42 is learning of another story of alleged n...
Feb 27, 2023
Why the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot winner only received $997.6 million as his payout
(NEXSTAR) - After months of anticipation, a winner finally came forward to claim the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won on a single ticket sold in California. Though the jackpot was a...
Feb 27, 2023
Mississippi GOP governor now backs longer Medicaid for moms
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves did an abrupt about-face Sunday on an issue for which Democrats have been sharply criticizing him this election year, saying for the first...
Feb 26, 2023
Crews respond to fire at Brookhaven apartment complex
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - A fire at a Brookhaven apartment complex injured some and may have killed two people on Sunday, February 26. The Daily Leader reported the fire consumed three of the four Br...
Feb 26, 2023
Black Mississippi capital distrusts plans by white officials
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Random gunfire, repeated break-ins and a decaying city water system are constant challenges at Mom's Dream Kitchen, the soul food restaurant Timothy Norris' mother opened 35 year...
Feb 26, 2023
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 e...
Feb 25, 2023