Category Archives: WJTV
5 arrested on drug charges in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, January 26, Jackson police, Hinds County deputies and federal partners arrested five men for felony possession of marijuana with intent with a firearm. Brandon Wa...
Jan 27, 2022
4 injured in Warren County crash
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Four people were injured after a two-vehicle crash in Warren County. The Vicksburg Post reported the crash happened on Oak Ridge Road just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, J...
Jan 27, 2022
Natchez man arrested for Christmas Eve robbery
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A Natchez man, who allegedly robbed someone on Christmas Eve, was arrested by Adams County deputies on Monday. The Natchez Democrat reported Tyrell Kelly, 29 was arrested on Ki...
Jan 27, 2022
Silver Alert issued for Decemius Strong of Indianola
SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 28-year-old Decemius Strong of Indianola. He is described as five feet nine inches tall, weighs...
Jan 27, 2022
3 arrested on child neglect charges in Adams County
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies arrested three people on child neglect charges. The Natchez Democrat reported deputies were investigating "suspicious injuries" to a three-year-old. 1 kil...
Jan 27, 2022
1 killed on National Street in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a man was shot and killed while sitting inside a vehicle. JPD wants local businesses to help provide video footage of crimes Vicksbur...
Jan 27, 2022
6,535 new coronavirus cases, 32 additional deaths in MS
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 6,535 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 32 additional deaths. This brings the st...
Jan 27, 2022
Biden affirms vow to nominate first Black woman to Supreme Court
(NewsNation Now) - President Joe Biden on Thursday formally announced the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer from the Supreme Court at the end of the term. During the announcement, Biden affirmed hi...
Jan 27, 2022
Hoy Road project to be finished by summer 2022
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hoy Road project is taking longer than expected, but crews are still working to finish the project. The Northside Sun reported the completion date has been moved from sprin...
Jan 27, 2022
'Swipe Left for Meth': Florida detectives use dating apps to bust drug dealers, 60 arrested
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - The Polk County Sheriff's Office said its undercover detectives have been using dating apps to track down a number of people suspected of buying and selling drugs in the are...
Jan 27, 2022