Category Archives: WJTV
Reaction to report on SBC covering up cases of abuse
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An independent investigation alleged that the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) covered up cases of abuse for almost two decades. The report, commissioned by SBC, showed how su...
May 24, 2022
Walmart's 'Juneteenth Ice Cream' sparks backlash on social media: 'Nobody asked for this'
(NEXSTAR) - Walmart is "reviewing" its decision to release Juneteenth-themed ice cream following backlash from customers and social-media users, the company says. Walmart's "Celebration Edition Junete...
May 24, 2022
Theft taking toll on son's health after family car stolen from thrift store parking lot in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A Krotz Springs family is still struggling after their only means of transportation was stolen in Lafayette, and the family now says the theft is taking a toll on their son's ...
May 24, 2022
‘The thing that killed her was the thing she loved’: Loved one remembers Alabama woman killed by dogs
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. (WIAT) - She sang Delta Dawn, and she sang it well. And when Ronda Persall sang, the whole neighborhood could hear. But nobody complained. She was that good. Carman Cupp said she'll...
May 24, 2022
Teen who died of cancer not honored at junior high graduation, family says
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) - A Missouri teen lost her battle to stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer, three weeks before she was supposed to graduate the eighth grade. The...
May 24, 2022
Artists set to perform at Memorial Day Music in the City
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - When JXN Fest canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, musicians felt that their time to perform was over. Now, three business owners have opened their doors for musicians to ...
May 23, 2022
Councilman Kenneth Stokes hosts town hall on water meter, billing issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A number of Jackson neighbors spoke out about issues with their water bills at a town hall on Monday, May 23. Several neighbors said they haven't received a water bill in month...
May 23, 2022
Lake Mead exposing more sunken relics
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - As Lake Mead continues to lose water more relics from the past are being exposed along the once underwater shoreline. Over the weekend, boaters came across several boats that have p...
May 23, 2022
Workers see missing New York woman's skeleton through window
NEW YORK (WPIX) - The skeleton of a New York City woman who was reported missing in January was discovered accidentally by workers three months later, while they were doing maintenance outside her bed...
May 23, 2022
'I don't want to go home without him': Search continues for Orange Beach drowning victim
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) -- Like many families on their first trip to Orange Beach, the Walker family from Baton Rouge, Louisiana had just checked into their hotel and headed to the beach late Saturd...
May 23, 2022