Category Archives: WJTV
Man arrested for driving under the influence escapes in handcuffs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) -- A Memphis man stopped in Tunica County for traffic violations and arrested for allegedly driving under the influence is now considered a fugitive. Tunica County sheriff's depu...
Nov 22, 2022
Reality TV's Chrisleys sentenced for bank fraud, tax evasion
ATLANTA (AP) - Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced Monday to lengthy prison terms after being convicted earlier this year on charges including bank fraud and tax evasion. U.S....
Nov 21, 2022
Teen found dead near fiery crash on Northside Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old is dead following a fiery crash that happened on Northside Drive on Sunday, November 20. Bailey Martin with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) sai...
Nov 21, 2022
Robert Taylor named State Superintendent of Education
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) named Dr. Robert Taylor Mississippi's new state superintendent of education. A Mississippi native and University of So...
Nov 21, 2022
Man arrested for fatal shooting during Yazoo County dice game
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An arrest was made in connection to the fatal shooting that happened on Sunday, November 20 in Yazoo County. Yazoo County Chief Deputy Terry Gann said 25-year-old Johnny L...
Nov 21, 2022
Bolton drive-by shooting suspect turns himself in
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting in Bolton, turned himself in to authorities on Monday, November 21. Man pleads guilty in election commission fraud scanda...
Nov 21, 2022
Rings found near unidentified human remains in woods
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Investigators with the Forrest County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) are asking for the public's help in identifying rings that were found near unidentified human remains. The ...
Nov 21, 2022
Man charged with reckless homicide in Apple store crash
HINGHAM, Mass. (AP) - A man is being charged with reckless homicide after crashing his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing one person and injuring at least 16 othe...
Nov 21, 2022
Father, son charged with attempted murder of FedEx driver
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A father and son are facing attempted murder charges for allegedly chasing and shooting at a FedEx driver in Lincoln County earlier this year. The Daily Leader reported ...
Nov 21, 2022
Silver Alert issued for 55-year-old Grenada woman
GRENADA, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 55-year-old Madrena Robinson, of Grenada. She is described as Five feet three inches tall, weighing 130 ...
Nov 21, 2022