Category Archives: WJTV
Sheriff: Alabama inmate, jailer were prepared for a shootout
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - A murder suspectand the jailer who helped him escape from an Alabama lockup were carrying $29,000 in cash, four handguns and an AR-15 rifle and were prepared for a shootout whe...
May 10, 2022
Community leaders voice crime solutions after deadly Mother's Day weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson crime Mother's Day weekend was at a high and one of the victims was as young as 15. Bennie Foster, youth organizer who leads Open House Vision said preventing kids from...
May 09, 2022
Silver Alert issued for 42-year-old Tupelo woman
TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) has issued a Silver Alert for 42-year-old Latonya Nichole Williamson of Tupelo, in Lee County. MBI officials said she's five feet a...
May 09, 2022
Witnesses recall shooting outside of King Edwards Hotel
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a chaotic scene that unfolded outside of the King Edwards Hotel on Sunday, May 9. A Facebook Live video showed a busy downtown area as officers...
May 09, 2022
Vicky White dies, escaped Alabama inmate in custody after manhunt ends in Indiana
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT/WHNT) - The manhunt has ended for an escaped Alabama inmate and wanted corrections officer, law enforcement officials announced Monday. U.S. Marshals chased down Casey White, 38...
May 09, 2022
Man arrested after officer-involved shooting in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested after an officer-involved shooting that happened on Interstate 20 in Brandon on Monday, May 9. Brandon police said they received a call around 11:07 a.m. abo...
May 09, 2022
Multiple people killed in weekend violence in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a multiple deadly shootings that happened over Mother's Day weekend. Deputy Chief Deric Hearn said the first shooting happened on Friday, May 6...
May 09, 2022
Sheriff's Office adds new charges to Vicky White's warrant
FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) - The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office has added new charges to a warrant for the capture of Vicky White. White, the former corrections officer officials say aided in the escap...
May 09, 2022
State files lawsuit to recoup $24 million in welfare funds from Brett Favre, WWE wrestlers and 34 other people or companies
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is suing 38 people or companies for squandering welfare money that was supposed to address poverty in the poorest state in the nation. The long awaited civ...
May 09, 2022
Man dies, woman shot during family gathering in Jackson
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn identified the sister of Ray Lee Sr. as Tomeka Lee. She was taken to a hospital for her injuries. Hearn said the case will be presented ...
May 09, 2022