Category Archives: WJTV
MHP traffic stop leads to drug bust in Pike County
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect was arrested after drugs were found during a traffic stop in Pike County. A Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) trooper stopped a white 2004 Kia Sonoma for a traffic ...
May 04, 2022
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
May 04, 2022