Category Archives: WJTV
One arrested after bomb threat at Vicksburg Walmart
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was arrested in connection to a bomb threat at the Vicksburg Walmart. Vicksburg Daily News reported the business was evacuated Tuesday morning due to the threat. M...
Feb 21, 2023
Ridgeland Wingstop employee, customer arrested after fight at restaurant
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police arrested a Wingstop employee and customer after a fight at the restaurant. Chief Brian Myers said officers responded to the Wingstop off of U.S. 51 after rec...
Feb 21, 2023
Man airlifted to Jackson hospital after Warren County shooting
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was airlifted to a Jackson hospital after a shooting in Warren County. Vicksburg Daily News reported the shooting happened just after 10:00 p.m. on Monday, Februar...
Feb 21, 2023
Mardi Gras LIVE from New Orleans, Metairie, and more!
Watch live in the player above! NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - We're in the heart of Carnival Season and no one does Mardi Gras quite like New Orleans! We hope you'll join us LIVE on Fat Tuesday for our WGNO Ma...
Feb 21, 2023
Man sentenced for double homicide outside Canton McDonald's
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 22-year-old man was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in connection to the fatal shooting outside of the McDonald's in Canton in 2020. District Attor...
Feb 21, 2023
Man accused of stabbing girlfriend at Hinds County campground
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County deputies arrested a man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend at a campground. Sheriff Tyree Jones said the stabbing happened around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday at As...
Feb 21, 2023
MBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Okolona
CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An officer-involved shooting that happened in North Mississippi is under investigation. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the shoot...
Feb 21, 2023
Defense to resume witness testimony in Alex Murdaugh murder trial Tuesday
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Witness testimony will resume Tuesday in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial after a three-day weekend due to President's Day. Murdaugh is accused of killing his wife Ma...
Feb 21, 2023
Medical cannabis sales begin in Mendenhall
MENDENHALL, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's medical marijuana industry continues to grow. Dabbs Dispensary on Simpson Highway 469 in Mendenhall began selling medical cannabis products on Monday. Dabbs is...
Feb 20, 2023
Little Tokyo to open in old Barrelhouse location
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new restaurant is set to open its doors in Fondren. A sign shows Little Tokyo Sushi and Hibachi is set to open in the old Barrelhouse restaurant location. Where people in Jac...
Feb 20, 2023