Category Archives: WJTV
Suspect in custody, one at large in Alabama Walmart shooting, robbery
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) - A reported robbery with shots fired at the Phenix City Walmart led to an extensive police chase and manhunt in Auburn Sunday night and into early Monday morning. Police have...
Apr 25, 2022
Two arrested after body found in Rankin County ditch
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people have been charged with capital murder after a body was found in a ditch on Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Rankin County. Deputies responded to the call on Wilson B...
Apr 25, 2022
Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies responded to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Brandon on Monday, April 25, 2022. The incident happened on Interstate 20 west of Highway 80. Ac...
Apr 25, 2022
Florida police charge former teacher with DUI after finding 6 vodka bottles in car, affidavit says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - A former Pinellas County teacher was arrested by Clearwater police Friday afternoon after they said she was driving under the influence. An affidavit said Lauren Rose Brunetto, 32...
Apr 25, 2022
Coast Guard suspends river search for missing New Orleans children, NOPD and family members continue looking
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - The three New Orleans children who disappeared in the Mississippi River Saturday evening remain missing. The Coast Guard suspended their search around 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening aft...
Apr 25, 2022
Jones County firefighters respond to mobile home fire
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Volunteer firefighters responded to a mobile home fire in Jones County on Monday, April 25, 2022. After firefighters arrived, they were able to control the fire. They said...
Apr 25, 2022
Old Ridgeland City Hall up for sale again
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The former Ridgeland City Hall building is up for sale again after a contract fell through. Councilman wants misdemeanor jail in Jackson The Northside Sun reported city leade...
Apr 24, 2022
Man dies after being shot on Rebel Woods Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died after being shot multiple times on Rebel Woods Drive on Sunday, April 24. Councilman wants misdemeanor jail in Jackson Jackson police said the 36-year-old man was si...
Apr 24, 2022
Shoppers browse Vintage Market Days finds
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Repurposed specialty finds were on display at the Mississippi Trade Mart for day three of the Vintage Market Days. The vintage-inspired market offered indoor and outdoor option...
Apr 24, 2022
Councilman wants misdemeanor jail in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - City Councilman Kenneth Stokes is requesting $250,000 for the creation of a city misdemeanor jail. He said the facility will serve as a place to house violators who are waiting...
Apr 24, 2022