Category Archives: WJTV

How many Mississippians were approved for Biden's student loan forgiveness?
(NEXSTAR) - A month before the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on two cases challenging President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program, the White House released state-by-state dat...
Addy Bink Jan 31, 2023

Coast Guard makes second rescue of Mississippi coast boaters in two days
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WKRG) - The U.S. Coast Guard station in Gulfport rescued a second group of boaters on Tuesday, Jan. 31, one day after a rescue miles down the shoreline. The branch's public...
Cory Johnson Jan 31, 2023

Coast Guard searches for missing family near Biloxi Bay
BILOXI, Miss. (WGNO) - The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing family near Biloxi Bay after officials say they did not return from a boating trip Monday evening. Crews are currently searching ...
Kylee Bond Jan 31, 2023

Family of man who died in JPD custody hires civil rights attorney
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The family of a man who died while in Jackson police custody has hired a civil rights and personal injury attorney. Attorney Daryl K. Washington will represent the family of 41...
Biancca Ball Jan 31, 2023

Opposition grows against Mississippi House Bill 1020
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Opposition continues to grow against Mississippi House Bill 1020. Multiple leaders in Hinds County, as well as the Mississippi Senate Democratic Caucus, said they are against t...
Biancca Ball Jan 31, 2023

Vicksburg issues curfew after 13-year-old killed in shooting
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a 13-year-old was killed in a shooting. Vicksburg Daily News reported officers received a call about shots fired around 11:50 p.m. on...
Malaysia McCoy Jan 31, 2023

Witness testimony continues in Alex Murdaugh murder trial
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Tuesday marked another long and technical day of testimony as several witnesses took the stand in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Murdaugh is accused of killing his wife...
Chase Laudenslager Jan 31, 2023

Powerball jackpot climbs to $653M after no winner
CLEVELAND (WJW) - No one has won a Powerball jackpot in the new year, and it just keeps on getting larger. The jackpot has now reached $653 million with a $350.5 million cash option after Monday night...
Celeste Houmard Jan 31, 2023

Powerball: Here are Monday's winning numbers for estimated $613M jackpot
(NEXSTAR) - Yet another record-setting lottery jackpot is up for grabs - this time, an estimated $613 million Powerball jackpot. The jackpot has been building since late November, Powerball officials ...
Addy Bink Jan 30, 2023

SCSO: Two arrested after woman beaten, forced to drink antifreeze
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) -- The Shelby County Sheriff's Office says a woman is recovering after being beaten for hours, kidnapped, forced to drink antifreeze, and robbed. The victim identified her boyfri...
Melissa Moon Jan 30, 2023
