Category Archives: WJTV
Public memorial held for Mike Leach
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Friends and colleagues gathered in Starkville to celebrate the life of Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach. The head football coach of the Bulldogs passed away&...
Dec 20, 2022
How Mississippians can prepare for cold weather snap
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Winter is here, bringing cold temperatures across Mississippi just in time for Christmas. Here are some ways that you can prepare for the winter weather later this week. Jackso...
Dec 20, 2022
Ohio Amber Alert issued after twin babies disappear with stolen car
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Authorities gave updates on a statewide Amber Alert Tuesday afternoon, as only one of two babies abducted in their mother's car in Columbus has been found. Columbus Division of...
Dec 20, 2022
Scammers draining SNAP accounts of all benefits, officials warn
(NEXSTAR) - Officials across several U.S. states are warning against a rise in scams that leave SNAP beneficiaries without any money in their account and no other way to buy groceries. One mom in Okla...
Dec 20, 2022
New scratch-off games coming to Mississippi in time for New Year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Starting Friday, December 30, three new scratch-off games will be available at lottery retailers, just in time for the New Year. The following scratch-off games will be availab...
Dec 20, 2022
Brandon daycare cleared of wrongdoing, no charges filed
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon police said a daycare has been cleared in an incident that involved a child who was intoxicated. Police said they were made aware of an incident that took place on Wedn...
Dec 20, 2022
Joint funeral to be held for fallen Bay St. Louis police officers
BAY ST. LOUIS. Miss. (WJTV) - A joint funeral for the two Bay St. Louis police officers, who were killed in the line of duty during a shooting, will be held on Wednesday, December 21. Sgt. Steven Robi...
Dec 20, 2022
MHP announces 2022 Holiday Travel Enforcement Period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) will conduct the 2022 "Home for the Holidays" Christmas and New Year's Holiday Travel Enforcement Campaign. Troopers will be on the roads w...
Dec 20, 2022
Six charged in Pike County prostitution sting
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Six men were charged with procuring prostitution in Pike County on Friday, December 16. The Pike County Sheriff's Office, along with assistance from other state law enforce...
Dec 20, 2022
Traffic stop leads to discovery of 68 pounds of meth, 5 kilos of cocaine in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested after Mississippi authorities found 68 pounds of methamphetamine and five kilos of cocaine during a traffic stop last week. According to the Mississippi Depa...
Dec 20, 2022