Category Archives: WJTV

Mississippi's only abortion clinic could close if Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Women's Health Organization, Mississippi's only abortion clinic, could close its doors if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to overturn Roe v. Wade. "When it comes back to...
Thao Ta May 04, 2022

Northwest Rankin High School student found with weapon on campus
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Rankin County School District (RCSD) announced a student was found to be in the possession of a weapon at Northwest Rankin High School on Monday. Hinds C...
Kaitlin Howell May 04, 2022

Hinds County coroner identifies teen killed at Mudbug Festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County coroner identified the 16-year-old who was shot and killed during the Mississippi Mudbug Festival. The teen has been identified as Carmelo Broomfield. He is be...
Kaitlin Howell May 04, 2022

Check Your Mail: 5 selected as May 3 Wheel of Fortune winners
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Five Mississippi Lottery players have been randomly selected as winners from the May 3 Wheel of Fortune Winner's Choice drawing. The Mississippi Lottery notified the winners fr...
Biancca Ball May 04, 2022

FAA: Richard's Disposal trucks should move from Hawkins Field
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent a letter to Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Chief Executive Officer Paul Brown that stated Richard's Disposal should m...
Kaitlin Howell May 04, 2022

Man arrested for burglaries in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies arrested a man for allegedly breaking into a McComb home. Deputies responded to Pine Tree Lane on May 1. When deputies arrived, the homeowners said som...
Biancca Ball May 04, 2022

Man arrested after Brookhaven 6-year-old injured in shooting
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - The suspect wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting that injured a Brookhaven six-year-old was arrested. 4 arrested after contraband delivered to Raymond Detention Cente...
Biancca Ball May 04, 2022

Leaders announce new public safety initiative for Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, May 4, state leaders announced the new Hinds County Public Safety Initiative during a news conference at the Mississippi State Capitol. The Mississippi State...
Leah Williams May 04, 2022

Former MSVA cemetery director convicted of embezzlement
NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, May 4, State Auditor Shad White announced a man was convicted of embezzlement in Newton County Circuit Court. White said Henry Gruno worked as the director ...
Kaitlin Howell May 04, 2022

WATCH: Escaped inmate, wanted officer's patrol car seen on gas station camera
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) - Officials have released new surveillance video of corrections officer Vicky White and inmate Casey Cole White shortly after leaving the detention center last Friday. T...
Kait Newsum May 04, 2022
