Category Archives: WJTV

Man accused of breaking into Pike County storage units
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies arrested a man for allegedly breaking into six storage units in November. Deputies said they responded to Park Drive Mini Storage just after 10:00 p.m....
Kaitlin Howell Dec 02, 2021

Claiborne County deputies warn of phone scam
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Claiborne County deputies warned neighbors about a phone scam on Thursday. Scammer in Adams County claims to be judge They said if you receive a call about paying old ...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 02, 2021

Eddie Mekka of "Laverne & Shirley" dies at 69: Reports
(NEXSTAR) - Eddie Mekka, well-known for his role as Carmine, the 'Big Ragu' on "Laverne & Shirley," has died. He was 69. Mekka passed away at his home in Newhall, Cali., on Saturday, his brother W...
Addy Bink Dec 02, 2021

Mississippi Aquarium to host Ales at The Sails
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Aquarium will host Ales at The Sails: Craft Beer & Holiday Cheer on Friday, December 10. The event will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is for those 21 ...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 02, 2021

Man wanted for allegedly stealing vehicle in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies are working to find a man who allegedly stole a 2018 Toyota RAV4. Investigators said the vehicle was stolen from a home on Lake Como Road in Jones Co...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 02, 2021

South Carolina gun shop owner charged after 'prank' leaves friend dead
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Charges have been filed against a South Carolina gun shop owner who fatally shot a friend after mistaking a Glock 17 for a BB gun, according to police. Jon Whitley (Berk...
Tim Renaud Dec 02, 2021

Young Dolph death: What we know so far
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It's been two weeks since Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Thornton Jr., was killed in a shooting at a cookie shop in Memphis. He was 36. No...
Jordan James Dec 02, 2021

"Severe Drought" developing in west Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Newly released data from the National Drought Mitigation Center shows that a "severe drought" has developed in Warren, Yazoo, and Issaquena counties over the last two months. O...
Jacob Lanier Dec 02, 2021

Biden to announce insurance reimbursements for at-home COVID-19 tests
(The Hill) -- President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that Americans with private insurance will be able to receive reimbursements for at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests as part of a broader plan to...
Morgan Chalfant Dec 02, 2021

Silver Alert canceled for Archie Lee Flowers of Montgomery County
UPDATE: MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued for Archie Lee Flowers has been canceled. He has been located and is safe. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of...
Erika Bibbs Dec 02, 2021
