Category Archives: WJTV
Tropics still expected to be active despite quiet stretch
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet for the past two and half weeks with no development to speak of. This quiet stretch is not uncommon this time of year with July ...
Jul 20, 2022
Two injured in crash on Highway 84 in Jones County
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) - Volunteer firefighters responded to an accident that injured two people in Jones County. The two-vehicle crash happened near Auto World on Highway 84 East around 6:00 p.m. on Tu...
Jul 20, 2022
MDHS recovers $4.6 million in misallocated funds
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) Benefit Recovery Unit reported more than $4.6 million in taxpayer dollars was recouped over the 2022 State Fisc...
Jul 20, 2022
4 arrested after drug bust in Attala County
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) - Four suspects were arrested after Attala County Deputies found more than 900 grams of marijuana during a drug bust. On Wednesday, July 20, investigators said they recovered 9...
Jul 20, 2022
Brandon's first liquor store located on W. Government Street
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The first liquor store in the City of Brandon is expected to open soon. City leaders released a rendering for the new building, which will be located at 902 West Government Str...
Jul 20, 2022
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $630 million for Friday's drawing
(NewsNation) - Mega Millions, one of two multi-state lotteries played in the U.S., is the latest to spark jackpot fever in its players, with a drawing Friday for an estimated $630 million, with a cash...
Jul 20, 2022
Topgolf to open first location in Mississippi
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Golf lovers will soon have a new place to practice their swings! A Topgolf venue is expected to open in Ridgeland, which will be the state's first Topgolf venue. The facility...
Jul 20, 2022
Pedestrian hit, killed on Highway 16 in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to a crash that killed a pedestrian. The crash happened on Wednesday, July 20 just before 4:45 a.m. Troopers said they res...
Jul 20, 2022
Woman killed in officer-involved shooting in Horn Lake
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened in Horn Lake. According to MBI, the shooting happened early Wedne...
Jul 20, 2022
Endangered Child Alert issued for 12-year-old girl
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued an Endangered/Missing Child Alert for a 12-year-old girl from West Memphis, Arkansas. FBI joins search for missing U...
Jul 20, 2022