Category Archives: WJTV
Tracking the Tropics: How Hurricane Hunters helped track Ian
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- While the massive and destructive Hurricane Ian was taking aim at the Gulf Coast last week, and millions of Floridians were bracing for impact or preparing to flee home, the Hurr...
Oct 05, 2022
Two teens arrested for fatal shooting in Fayette
FAYETTE, Miss. (WJTV) - A homicide investigating is underway after a shooting happened at an apartment complex in Fayette. Police said two young men were injured in the shooting on October 3. One of t...
Oct 05, 2022
Cruisin' the Coast lottery player wins $10,000
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - With Cruisin' the Coast in full swing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, one lucky lottery player claimed one of the top $10,000 prizes on the $2 Cruisin' the Coast scratch-o...
Oct 05, 2022
Escaped inmate arrested in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss (WJTV) - An escaped Hancock County inmate was captured in Lawrence County on Tuesday, October 4. Deputies said Kasie Mitchell, 27, was captured around 7:00 p.m. William "Polo" Ed...
Oct 05, 2022
Jackson code enforcement cracks down on building violations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson has been cracking down on out of code buildings. With the Regency Hotel recently being condemned after a gas leak and unsanitary conditions were found, many...
Oct 05, 2022
William "Polo" Edwards denied bond
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing Better Men Society Founder Robert Davis was denied bond on Wednesday, October 5. Judge Faye Peterson determined that William "Polo" Edwards was ...
Oct 05, 2022
First West Nile virus death reported in Mississippi in five years
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported the state's first West Nile virus death in five years. The death was reported in Panola County. Two West Nile v...
Oct 05, 2022
Strict security measures in place for Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 163rd Mississippi State Fair will begin on Thursday, October 5 with strict security measures in place this year. For the first time, those under the age of 18 must be accom...
Oct 04, 2022
Man accused of running over, killing girlfriend in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a woman was killed during a domestic dispute. Fayette man killed in crash on Highway 61 Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn said 23-year-old ...
Oct 04, 2022
Supervisor: ARPA funds can't be used for pay raises
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Hinds County supervisor, who voted against a pay raise for Public Works employees, discussed why the raises are not fiscally feasible at this time. Hinds County Board of...
Oct 04, 2022