Category Archives: WJTV
17 arrested after drug trafficking investigation in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Seventeen suspects have been arrested after a long-term drug trafficking investigation. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), the investigation target...
Sep 21, 2021
Gabby Petito autopsy: Coroner expected to examine remains found in Wyoming
NORTH PORT, Fla. (NEXSTAR) -- An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday after human remains were found during the search for Gabby Petito in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday. The autopsy could result in ...
Sep 21, 2021
18-year-old arrested in connection to drive-by shooting at Southwest Mississippi Community College
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that happened at Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC) on September 9. Two arrested for drive-...
Sep 21, 2021
Natchez police arrest two people for shooting at a woman
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A Natchez man and woman have been accused of shooting at another woman at her home. According to the Natchez Democrat, the shooting happened at the victim's home on Alice Lane ...
Sep 21, 2021
Three men injured in Natchez shooting while playing cards
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez police are investigating after three men were injured during a shooting while they were playing cards. The shooting happened at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 18 on E...
Sep 21, 2021
Yazoo County man charged with murder after shooting near Bentonia
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo County deputies arrested a 22-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting on Sunday, September 19. The shooting happened on Old Highway 49 near Bentonia. Chief I...
Sep 21, 2021
Death investigation underway after body found in vehicle in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley confirmed a body was discovered inside a vehicle. Man in custody after deadly shooting in Jones County The sheriff said deputies are a...
Sep 21, 2021
New pictures of Jackson bank robbery suspect released
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Jackson Office released new pictures of a bank robber whose identity is still unknown. FBI searching for man who robbed Jackson bank T...
Sep 21, 2021
Four Mississippi schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including four schools in Mississippi. The rec...
Sep 21, 2021
LIVE: Police searching for Gabby Petito's fiancé Brian Laundrie in Carlton Reserve
You can find the latest on the investigation involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie here. Download the WFLA app for breaking news push alerts and sign up for breaking news email alerts. NORTH PORT,...
Sep 21, 2021