Category Archives: WJTV
Missing Birmingham woman believed to be in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police are asking for the public's help in locating a Birmingham woman believed to be missing in Hattiesburg. Crews respond to Laurel house fire Lajonda Davis, ...
Mar 08, 2022
Man convicted after dragging Madison police officer with car
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man pled guilty to aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and felony evasion after an incident that happened in April 2021. Tyrone Staten, 21, was sentenced ...
Mar 08, 2022
Family of missing Opelousas man believes he was murdered: "I'm not going to stop until an arrest is made"
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) - The family of a missing Opelousas man is crying out for answers. His sister says she believes he's dead. Not only that, she believes his disappearance was no accident.On Octobe...
Mar 08, 2022
'We remain united': Biden unveils more sanctions against Russia
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) - President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports Tuesday, raising the toll on Russia's economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. "We remain united in our ...
Mar 08, 2022
Hearing set for Mississippi inmate who sought execution date
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi judge will hold a hearing next month to determine if a death row inmate truly wants to request an execution date and if the inmate is mentally competent to waive ap...
Mar 07, 2022
Mississippi Senate, House name negotiators for teacher pay raise bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Senate and House have chosen who will represent each side in the teacher pay raise debate. On Monday, the Senate chose their conferees. When a bill goes to conf...
Mar 07, 2022
Jackson mayor discusses decision to lift mask mandate
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba announced that he is signing an executive order to lift Jackson's mask mandate. Masks are only required on a voluntary basis and businesses can still as...
Mar 07, 2022
Brandon leaders opt out of medical marijuana program
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Brandon is now the next city to opt out of the state's new medical marijuana program. Cannabis production facility under construction in Hinds County Brandon's Mayo...
Mar 07, 2022
Hinds County supervisor proposes withdrawal of funds from Russian economy
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors said they're unified in efforts to fight Russian aggression in Ukraine. On Monday, District 2 Supervisor David Archie proposed a moti...
Mar 07, 2022
Man charged with capital murder after 2-year-old dies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a two-year-old died on Monday, March 7. One person dies in Lawrence County house fire Police said Melanie Henderson, 2, was taken to the ...
Mar 07, 2022