Category Archives: WJTV

Best counties to retire to in Mississippi
Buyers and sellers of real estate alike-when asked what are the three most essential considerations about a property-will nearly always reply "location, location, location." While this answer is somet...
Stacker Oct 08, 2021

Crystal Springs police arrest two in connection to shooting death of 19-year-old
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection to the death of a 19-year-old from Crystal Springs. According to Crystal Springs police, Martavious Reid has been charged with firs...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 08, 2021

Two New Orleans men arrested for human trafficking in Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Two New Orleans men were arrested in Brookhaven on human trafficking charges. According to the Daily Leader, police responded to an attempted vehicle theft at the Murphy USA...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 08, 2021

What you need to know about the 2022 Dixie National Rodeo
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For the first time ever, 2022 National Dixie Rodeo will be held over two weekends for more fun and entertainment. Last year, parts of the Dixie National were canceled because o...
Anna Farish Oct 08, 2021

Race-based jury tactics at issue in appeals court arguments
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Civil rights advocates asked federal appeals court judges Friday to revive a lawsuit they filed against a Mississippi prosecutor accused of routinely rejecting Black jurors in crimi...
The Associated Press Oct 08, 2021

Social media challenge dares users to 'detox' for 25 days for $2,500
ST. LOUIS (KTVI) -- Millions of Facebook and Instagram users had to go hours without checking their feeds on Monday, but could you do it for 25 days straight? Facebook, as well as subsidiaries Instagr...
Becky Willeke Oct 08, 2021

McDonald's giving away free breakfast to teachers, school staff as a thank you
(WTAJ) -- McDonald's is giving away free breakfast to teachers, faculty and staff for five straight days in October as a "Thank you" for all they do. With a valid work ID, you can drive-thru or go int...
Bill Shannon Oct 08, 2021

Family pleads for tips in unsolved Mississippi coast slaying
LEAKESVILLE, Miss. (AP) - A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that will lead to an arrest in the New Year's Eve killing of a Mississippi man. Greene County Sheriff Stanley McLeod joined L...
The Associated Press Oct 08, 2021

Woman accused of using stolen credit card in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police are working to find a credit card fraud suspect. Hattiesburg police arrest three for shooting man on Edwards Street Police said Amber Zungia used a stole...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 08, 2021

Hattiesburg police arrest three for shooting man on Edwards Street
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - On Thursday, Hattiesburg police arrested three suspects for allegedly shooting a 20-year-old man. The shooting happened on Wednesday, October 6 on Edwards Street. Police ar...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 08, 2021
