Category Archives: WJTV
Police: Body of Houma toddler dumped in trash can, mother seen on video with bag that body was found in
DISCLAIMER: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Photo of Ezekiel Harry via Louisiana State Police 7/13 UPDATE - On Wednesday morning, the Houma Police Department provided an update ...
Jul 13, 2022
Former Florida deputy indicted for fraud
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) -- A former Santa Rosa County deputy was indicted on fraud charges after he allegedly exploited an elderly person for $10,000. A federal grand jury indicted Scott P. Haines, 49,...
Jul 13, 2022
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $480 million
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Mega Millions jackpot keeps growing. The prize is now $480 million with a cash value of $276 million for Friday night's drawing after no one matched all six numbers ...
Jul 13, 2022
Radio personality's home hit by stray bullet in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Robert Walker is a well known radio host at 97.7. He said on Thursday, July 7, a group of young men drove up and fired dozens of rounds at two other young men right outside his...
Jul 12, 2022
Two children wounded in drive-by shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Police Department is investigating a drive by shooting involving juveniles. According to Deputy Chief Deric Hearn, the shooting happened at 3049 Bienville Drive and...
Jul 12, 2022
Suspects wanted in drive-by shooting on Capitol Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two women were shot while at a traffic light at Capitol Street and O Ferrell Avenue in Jackson on Wednesday, July 12. The female victims have been identified as 19-year-old Sed...
Jul 12, 2022
Mississippi teacher shortage continues ahead of 2022-23 school year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Low pay, better career opportunities and burn out are forcing teachers to move out of Mississippi or to look for an entirely new job. With another school year fast approaching,...
Jul 12, 2022
11-year-old, 14-year-old injured in drive-by shooting on Bienville Dr.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for four juvenile suspects after two juveniles were injured in a drive-by shooting. The shooting happened on Bienville Drive Tuesday afternoon. 19-...
Jul 12, 2022
19-year-old accused of killing 6-year-old brother in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 19-year-old has been charged with first degree murder in connection to the death of his six-year-old brother. Orlando "King" Pittman (Courtesy: Carroll Co. Sheriff's O...
Jul 12, 2022
Clinton voters vote in favor of 2% restaurant tax hike
UPDATE: CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton leaders announced the 2% tax hike at restaurants passed on Tuesday. According to the unofficial results, 680 voters (66.7%) were in favor of the tax hike, while...
Jul 12, 2022