Category Archives: WJTV
WATCH: Young Dolph's funeral procession in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Young Dolph's private funeral procession moved through Memphis on Tuesday. The funeral was at First Baptist Church Broad Avenue.Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph, whose real name was A...
Nov 30, 2021
Investigation leads to multi-state ATV theft ring in Mississippi
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. -- An investigation of one stolen ATV in Kentucky led police to a large theft ring in Olive Branch that operated in at least four states, authorities in Kentucky said. Investigator...
Nov 30, 2021
Murder suspect who escaped Mississippi hospital in custody
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi murder suspect who escaped police custody last week is back behind bars. Aceon Ja'shun Hopkins, 20, surrendered to a family friend in Neshoba County early Tuesda...
Nov 30, 2021
3 students killed, 6 others wounded at Michigan school, authorities say
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher, authorities said. O...
Nov 30, 2021
Four arrested for shoplifting at Flowood mall
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Flowood police arrested four people in connection to a shoplifting incident that happened at the Dogwood Mall. Police said officers stopped the suspects on Sunday, November 28 ...
Nov 30, 2021
Salvation Army kicks off online Kettle Challenge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Salvation Army of Jackson kicked off its online Kettle Challenge on Giving Tuesday. KCS Holiday Express campaign to benefit Salvation Army in Mississippi Leaders with the o...
Nov 30, 2021
Dunkin' donates $1,500 to Children's of Mississippi on Giving Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In honor of Giving Tuesday, Dunkin' donated $1,500 to Children's of Mississippi in Jackson. The money was raised through the company's organization Dunkin' Joy in Childhoo...
Nov 30, 2021
549 new coronavirus cases, 21 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported 549 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 21 additional deaths. This brings the state's total number of...
Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday marks end of 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season officials ends on Tuesday, November 30. According to the Mississippi Emergency Agency (MEMA), this was the third most active year on record wit...
Nov 30, 2021
Mississippi Lottery encourages players to gift responsibly during 2021 holiday season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) are encouraging everyone to gift responsibly during the holiday season. All lottery players must be 21 years or older to ...
Nov 30, 2021