Category Archives: WJTV
Police: Man caught stealing catalytic converter in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A Sumrall man is in jail after police said he was caught trying to steal a catalytic converter in Hattiesburg on Thursday, January 19. Hattiesburg police said Joseph Taylor...
Jan 20, 2023
Things happening in Mississippi this weekend: Jan. 20-22
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 (January 20-22) around Mississippi. Ce...
Jan 20, 2023
7th Grader dominates varsity basketball
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 7th grader at Madison Central is turning heads not only for her game, but that fact she is so young at this level. Karley Robinson starts for the Jaguars varsity girl's baske...
Jan 19, 2023
Former Jackson employee pleads guilty to wire fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A former employee of the City of Jackson pled guilty to fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in grant money intended for artistic projects in the city. Keyshia S...
Jan 19, 2023
Jackson police investigate two separate fatal shootings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson are investigating two deadly shootings that recently occurred in the city. According to Officer Sam Brown, one of the shootings happened in 3100 block of Charleston Ave...
Jan 19, 2023
Three arrested for Dollar General armed robbery in Blackhawk
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three people were arrested in connection to an armed robbery in Blackhawk on Thursday, January 20. Officials with the Carroll Montgomery Regional Correctional Facility s...
Jan 19, 2023
Human remains found in Hinds County identified as McComb woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Human remains that were found in Hinds County in December have been identified as a missing McComb woman. Decomposed human remains were found on Wynndale Road near a water towe...
Jan 19, 2023
MS bill proposes limits to recording of police activity
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi Representative has proposed a bill that would set limitations for the video recording of law enforcement activity in Mississippi. Mississippi Representative Jill ...
Jan 19, 2023
Modified calendar announced for Clinton schools
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Clinton Public School District's (CPSD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved a modified calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. School district leaders said the new calen...
Jan 19, 2023
Mississippi’s graduation rate reaches all-time high
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the high school graduation and dropout rates for the 2021-22 school year. Rates are based on students who ...
Jan 19, 2023