Category Archives: WJTV
Puppies dumped outside Louisiana shelter, 2 die from heat
SHREVEPORT, LA. (KTAL/KMSS) - The Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana was shocked to find four puppies abandoned in the heat near their building Thursday morning. The approximately 9-week-old puppie...
May 20, 2022
Mother speaks out after children's grandmother arrested for murder and cruelty, "What made her snap?"
BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) - A mother is speaking out about her infant son's death after his grandmother was charged with his murder. According to Broussard Police, Tammy Clause, 49, is responsible for his...
May 20, 2022
WATCH: 4 people shot at Southeastern University after high school graduation
HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) - On Thursday night, authorities began investigating a shooting at Southeastern Louisiana University. Southeastern Louisiana University made the announcement on Twitter. "A shootin...
May 20, 2022
JXN Fest canceled due to "unforeseen circumstances"
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Organizers with JXN Fest announced the festival will be canceled due to "unforeseen circumstances." The festival was scheduled to take place May 27, 28 and 29 at Buddy Butts Pa...
May 20, 2022
Wisconsin man reunited with missing dentures
FLORENCE, Miss. (WJTV) - There's been a special delivery to a Wisconsin man thanks to a Mississippi couple's discovery in Alabama. The Denture Adventure is officially over as owner Randy Williams was ...
May 19, 2022
Endangered/Missing Child Alert canceled for Flora teen
UPDATE: Authorities said 15-year-old Mauquice Kentrell Lipsey was found Thursday night. MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued an Endangered/Missing Child ...
May 19, 2022
Hinds County supervisors outline ARPA spending
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, May 19, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors held a news conference to outline how much money has been spent from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This...
May 19, 2022
Mississippi governor signs "Buddy's Law"
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed "Buddy's Law" at the State Capitol on Thursday, May 19. Senate Bill 2245 requires children who abuse animals to undergo a psychiatric eval...
May 19, 2022
18-year-old shot, killed in Tchula
TCHULA, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old was shot and killed in the Gwin area of Tchula on Wednesday, May 18. Tchula police said the shooting happened between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Cedar Street. O...
May 19, 2022
Who was Eddie Maloney? A look back at his life
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Eddie Maloney, president and CEO of Cowboy Maloney's Electric City Appliance Centers, has died at the age of 71. Maloney, a Jackson neighbor, grew up playing all-star baseball ...
May 19, 2022