Category Archives: WJTV
Former MDHS employee arrested for embezzlement
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former employee for the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) was arrested for embezzlement after an investigation by the Investigations Division of MDHS. Acco...
Feb 28, 2022
State Auditor announces “Stay in the ‘Sip" fellowship
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new fellowship is available for Mississippi accounting students who are interested in working for the Office of the State Auditor. The "Stay in the 'Sip Fellowship" pays for ...
Feb 28, 2022
Jackson mayor to hold weekly news conference
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba will host his weekly news conference on Monday, February 28. Jackson mayor discusses new checkpoint initiative The mayor will provide regul...
Feb 28, 2022
Kosciusko woman arrested for domestic violence
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) - A Kosciusko woman was arrested and charged with domestic violence on Thursday, February 24. 6-year-old killed, two critically injured in Hattiesburg shooting Kosciusko police...
Feb 28, 2022
Patti LaBelle to perform at Thalia Mara Hall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Patti LaBelle will perform at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson on Friday, June 10, at 8:00 p.m. Whiskey Myers to perform at Brandon Amphitheater According to Ardenland, a local pres...
Feb 28, 2022
Florida teacher accused of breaking 3-year-old girl's femur
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) -- A teacher has been arrested after allegedly breaking a three-year-old girl's femur. Samantha Forester is charged with aggravated child abuse. Louisiana man blows kisses while...
Feb 28, 2022
Crews respond to Ridgeland house fire
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland firefighters responded to a house fire on Green Glades Monday, February 28. No injuries in Ovett house fire Investigators said firefighters responded to the fire be...
Feb 28, 2022
Brooks & Dunn to perform in Brandon in May
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brooks & Dunn "Reboot 2022 Tour" will perform at the Brandon Amphitheater on Thursday, May 12. Special guests Walker Hayes and Morgan Wade will also perform. Doors open at ...
Feb 28, 2022
Woman critically injured in Jones County shooting
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Jones County woman was listed in critical condition at the hospital after being shot in the face on Monday, February 28. Jones County deputies responded to the home on L...
Feb 28, 2022
Mother and son arrested for drug charges, mother provided drugs for her children
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- On Sunday, February 27, 2022, West Monroe Police were dispatched to an apartment complex on the 1600 block of Arkansas Road. Upon arrival, officers came in contact with...
Feb 28, 2022