Category Archives: WJTV
Bastrop man behind bars, accused of killing juvenile
BASTROP, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- On Thursday, February 17, 2022, Bastrop Police located the deceased body of a 17-year-old juvenile who was recently reported missing by a family member. The suspect, 18-yea...
Feb 18, 2022
1,190 new coronavirus cases, 46 additional deaths in MS
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 1,190 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 46 additional deaths. The new cases were...
Feb 18, 2022
Mississippi Match 5 player wins $50K jackpot
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Another Mississippi Lottery player won Thursday night's Mississippi Match 5 drawing, scoring the $50,000 jackpot. MS Lottery makes January 2022 transfer to state The Mississ...
Feb 18, 2022
Hinds County election commissioner, business owner arrested on fraud charges
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Election Commissioner Toni Johnson and a Hinds County resident have been arrested by special agents from the State Auditor's Office. State Auditor Shad White ...
Feb 18, 2022
Hattiesburg police search for burglary suspect
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Hattiesburg police are asking for the public's help to identify a burglary suspect. Jasper County homeowner injured in shootout with suspect Police said the burglary happen...
Feb 18, 2022
Jasper County homeowner injured in shootout with suspect
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jasper County deputies are investigating after a homeowner was injured in a shootout with a suspect. Investigators said the incident happened before 3:45 p.m. on February...
Feb 18, 2022
Grants could lead to commercial air service in Natchez
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Natchez-Adams County Airport said they're working to secure grants for improvements of the facility and to secure a commercial airline. The Natchez Democrat re...
Feb 18, 2022
Teen killed in Natchez shooting
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez police are investigating after a teenager was shot and killed Thursday night. 1 killed, 1 injured in Scott County shooting The Natchez Democrat reported the shooting ha...
Feb 18, 2022
Biden 'convinced' Russia will invade Ukraine
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) - President Joe Biden said the door is still open for diplomacy, but he's "convinced" Russia will invade Ukraine. At a news briefing Friday, he reiterated no U.S. troops wo...
Feb 18, 2022
Kids Fest coming to Jackson in April
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Kids Fest Jackson will be held at the Mississippi Trademark on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. River City Toy Fest to be held in April The event wil...
Feb 18, 2022