Category Archives: WJTV
Comedian shot by husband of woman he was having affair with: court docs
INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) - Court documents detail an affair that spurred violence involving "Bob & Tom" comedian Ronald Sexton, better known as Donnie Baker, and an Indiana woman. Sexton previously tol...
Jan 16, 2023
Former 'American Idol' contestant CJ Harris dead at 31: reports
(NEXSTAR) - C.J. Harris, a singer who made it far in the 2014 season of "American Idol," has died, multiple outlets reported Monday. TMZ, which was first to report the news, said Harris suffered ...
Jan 16, 2023
Dave's Triple B becomes Flora Supper Club
FLORA, Miss. (WJTV) - Dave's Triple B Barbecue Restaurant will become an exclusive supper club in Flora. The Flora Supper Club kicked off in the latter part of 2022 with six course international wine ...
Jan 16, 2023
Mississippi bill filings: Medicaid, initiatives, elections
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi legislators had a light workload the first two weeks of their three-month session, but they are about to get busy debating proposals that could affect health care, vo...
Jan 16, 2023
Man, dogs killed in Jones County house fire
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Authorities are investigating a Jones County house fire that claimed the lives of a man, two dogs and eight puppies on Monday, January 16. According to Jones County deputi...
Jan 16, 2023
Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued for Winston County teen
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) has issued a Missing/Endangered Child Alert for 16-year-old Montevious Goss, of Louisville. MBI officials said he is five f...
Jan 15, 2023
Comedian Mike Epps hosts water giveaway in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Comedian and actor Mike Epps is helping to get water to people in Jackson. Epps, who is in town for his live comedy tour, held a water drive Sunday and the Jackson Convention C...
Jan 15, 2023
Annual gun show returns to Mississippi Trade Mart
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 43rd annual gun show is back in town at the Trade Mart. People were able to explore and shop for various types of guns and accessories. With more than just firearms and amm...
Jan 15, 2023
'Stop the Violence' march held in Jackson for MLK Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A "Stop the Violence" march was held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday in Jackson. The march and motorcade began at the Medgar Evers home and ender at the Medgar...
Jan 15, 2023
Two Mississippi Museums offer free admission for MLK Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - People are taking advantage of the free admission at the Two Mississippi Museums for the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. Thanks to a generous donation sponsored by FedEx, p...
Jan 15, 2023