Category Archives: WJTV
Florida hospital offers to discharge alleged malpractice victim's bills in exchange for silence, daughter says
BRANDON, Fla. (WFLA) -- The daughter of a Florida man who died after receiving treatment from a doctor now accused of malpractice says an attorney for the hospital offered to discharge her father's me...
Jun 06, 2022
Auditor's report shows Mississippi homicides cost taxpayers millions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - How much does homicide cost Mississippi's taxpayers? The State Auditor's Office released a report that discussed the cost of homicides in Mississippi. The report stated that Mi...
Jun 06, 2022
Toni Johnson wants State Auditor barred from case
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Toni Johnson, a woman allegedly involved in the Hinds County Election Commission scandal, filed a motion with her attorney to bar State Auditor Shad White from the prosecu...
Jun 06, 2022
Terry Road bridge in Jackson to close for 9 months
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson announced crews will replace a bridge on Terry Road starting Monday, June 6. The construction will take place on the Terry Road bridge south of...
Jun 06, 2022
Body found behind Natchez apartment building
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez police are investigating after a woman's body was found behind an apartment building on Saint Catherine Street on Sunday, June 5. The Natchez Democrat reported the woma...
Jun 06, 2022
Centreville murder suspect extradited from New Orleans
WOODVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - A Centreville murder suspect was extradited from New Orleans to the Wilkinson County Jail to appear in court for his charges of murder and aggravated assault. The Natchez Dem...
Jun 06, 2022
Felon turned counselor tries to guide Jackson's youth
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man shared his life story of trial and triumph by overcoming life's obstacles. Now, he's working with the city's youth to help combat the youth crime and gun violence...
Jun 06, 2022
Have local gun sales increased?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Existing gun laws here in Mississippi are the exact laws President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to change. In Mississippi, there are no magazine limits, no red flag laws an...
Jun 06, 2022
What to know ahead of June 7 Primary Election Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Voters in Mississippi will be voting for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives during the June 7 Primary Election Day. Voters in Bolivar, Humphreys, Sha...
Jun 06, 2022
MSDH leaders discuss Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi health leaders announced on Monday, June 6 that 1,800 applications have already been submitted online for the state's new medical marijuana program. Leaders with th...
Jun 06, 2022