Category Archives: WJTV
Firm selected to aid in search for JSU president
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An agency has been selected to assist in the search for a new president of Jackson State University (JSU). The agency selected to aid the search is AGB Search out of Washington...
Sep 18, 2025
Public forums scheduled for Jackson police chief search
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson will host four public forums to gather community input during its nationwide search for a new police chief. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade announced his r...
Sep 18, 2025
Man convicted in Mississippi church arson, vandalism
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal jury in Gulfport convicted a man on six counts of federal arson and civil rights charges for vandalizing and setting fire to a church. On July 5, 2024, and July 7, 2...
Sep 18, 2025
Quitman County coroner, aunt plead guilty in fraud scheme
QUITMAN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Quitman County coroner and his aunt pled guilty in connection to a fraud case. State Auditor Shad White said Randy Hester, the Quitman County coroner, pled guilty to...
Sep 18, 2025
Florida man wanted after being convicted in 11 Mississippi auto burglaries
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Florida man is wanted after being convicted of breaking into 11 cars at Madison's Burn Boot Camp. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney John K. "Bubba" Bramle...
Sep 18, 2025
Jackson man sentenced after police chase in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man was convicted in Rankin County for felony evasion as a habitual offender. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Justi...
Sep 18, 2025
Mississippi jury convicts 'Viking' of child fondling
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A DeSoto County jury has found Viking Chad Vanstory guilty of fondling a 9-year-old boy following a two-day trial, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office. Vanstory ...
Sep 18, 2025
Marshall County deputies search for suspect in FedEx truck shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Deputies are searching for the person who they say shot the mirror on a FedEx truck in Marshall Co., Mississippi on Wednesday evening. The Marshall Co. sheriff said around 6:30 p.m. a...
Sep 18, 2025
Man convicted of running over, killing girlfriend in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was convicted of running over and killing the mother of his twin children, according to the Hinds County District Attorney's Office. Hinds County District Attorney Jody O...
Sep 17, 2025
Man convicted of killing 'Snake Man,' teen in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man who was charged with killed a beloved wildlife educator and a 19-year-old in Jackson was found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Hinds Count...
Sep 17, 2025