Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson woman charged in death of 14-month-old son
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman has been charged in connection to the death of her 14-month-old son. Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn said Crystal Loftin was arrested on October 31 and charged with chi...
Nov 01, 2022
Man arrested after Jackson woman dies from burn injuries
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn said Clarence O'Reilly turned himself in Tuesday night. His initial appearance is court is scheduled for Wednesday morning. JACK...
Nov 01, 2022
Migos rapper Takeoff shot, killed in Houston: TMZ
HOUSTON, Texas (WGHP) - Rapper Takeoff was shot and killed outside a Houston bowling alley, allegedly while playing dice, according to reports. He was 28. TMZ is reporting that Takeoff, one-third of t...
Nov 01, 2022
Powerball prize soars to $1.2B after no winners found Monday
There were no big treats from the Halloween night Powerball drawing, as none of the tickets sold matched all six numbers. The lack of a winner means the next drawing Wednesday night will be for a mass...
Nov 01, 2022
Henley-Young no longer under consent decree
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Henley-Young Patton Juvenile Justice Center in Hinds County is no longer under a federal consent decree. Officials said it's been more than a decade since the facility has ...
Oct 31, 2022
Powerball jackpot: No winning jackpot tickets sold in Mississippi
(NEXSTAR) - After nearly three months without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has surpassed $1 billion for the second time in game history. While some numbers have a better chance of being winners, it...
Oct 31, 2022
Louisiana man killed in crash on I-55
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating a crash that killed a Louisiana man. The crash happened on Saturday, October 29 just after 4:30 p.m. on Interstate 55 ...
Oct 31, 2022
Search underway for Jackson water treatment plant contractor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Request for Proposal (RFP) process surrounding the operation and maintenance contract for the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility is expected to be complete in November. J...
Oct 31, 2022
Mississippi lottery players hope to win $1B Powerball jackpot
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Powerball Jackpot continues to grow, reaching a near record total. A few people have been out taking their chances at winning Monday night's Powerball drawing. The grand pr...
Oct 31, 2022
Governor calls special session called for $2.5B investment
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) called a special session of the Mississippi Legislature. Reeves tweeted, "Biggest economic development project in MS history coming to...
Oct 31, 2022