Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson police respond to shooting on Normandy Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police responded to a shooting on Normandy Drive near Northside Drive Wednesday afternoon. Investigators believe a drive-by shootout happened between individuals in the...
Jan 19, 2022
Jackson police search for man missing since November 2021
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who has been missing since November 2021. Vicksburg police search for woman who's been missing since November 2...
Jan 19, 2022
Former Covington County Emergency Manager arrested for fraud, embezzlement
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Former Covington County Emergency Manager Gregory Sanford was arrested after being indicted for fraud and embezzlement by a local grand jury. According to State Audito...
Jan 19, 2022
Two teens survive Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Two teenagers survived a car crash in Jones County on Tuesday, January 18. Laurel High School fieldhouse damaged by fire The Laurel Leader Call reported the crash happened...
Jan 19, 2022
Mississippi House passes medical marijuana proposal
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi House voted 104 to 14 to create a medical marijuana program in the state. The bill will go back to the Mississippi Senate because the House ma...
Jan 19, 2022
Mississippi coast man charged with murder in father’s death
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi coast man has been charged with murder in connection with his father's death, authorities said. Robert Dane Baxter, 48, was arrested on Tuesday, according to ...
Jan 19, 2022
One dead, two injured after shooting in Marion County
FOXWORTH, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was killed and two were injured after a shooting in Foxworth on Tuesday, January 18. Marion County deputies said they responded to the call around 11:40 p.m. on Hig...
Jan 19, 2022
Mississippi 3rd grade reading assessment to be administered in April
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the 3rd grade reading assessment, which helps determine promotion to the 4th grade, will be admin...
Jan 19, 2022
8,460 new coronavirus cases, 48 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 8,460 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 48 additional deaths. The new cases were...
Jan 19, 2022
Ridgeland man arrested in Hattiesburg for commercial burglary
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police arrested a Ridgeland man on Tuesday, January 18 for commercial burglary. Hattiesburg police search for two in connection to attempted robbery Police said...
Jan 19, 2022