Category Archives: WJTV
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is charged with murder as prosecutor says DNA found on rifle trigger
PROVO, Utah (AP) - Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner...
Sep 16, 2025
Arkansas child porn suspect arrested in Mississippi
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man who was wanted on child pornography charges in Arkansas was arrested in Mississippi. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) said the Mississippi...
Sep 16, 2025
Mississippi authorities seize 1,000 pounds of marijuana
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities in Mississippi arrested a man after they seized more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana. According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), offi...
Sep 16, 2025
Man arrested for attacking store clerk, robbing business in Mississippi
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Carroll County deputies arrested a man after he allegedly attacked a store clerk and robbed the business. The incident occurred at the 35/55 Truck Stop on Highway 35 in ...
Sep 16, 2025
Tropical wave in Atlantic could become Gabrielle soon, NHC says | Tracking the Tropics
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - A tropical depression or storm is likely to form in the next day or so as a large area of showers and thunderstorms moves over the central tropical Atlantic. The large area of sho...
Sep 16, 2025
DeSoto County sheriff puts resources 'on alert' after Memphis National Guard announcement
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. - During a news conference on Monday night, DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle said the county's law enforcement officers are ready to take on criminals who may flee from Memphis...
Sep 16, 2025
Man found hanging from tree in Vicksburg wooded area
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a man was found hanging from a tree. The incident occurred in a wooded area in the 4100 block of Washington Street in Vicksburg. Poli...
Sep 16, 2025
Capitol police charge driver after chase in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver was arrested and charged after a chase in Jackson. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said Capitol police attempted to...
Sep 15, 2025
Mississippi lawmakers debate restoring voting rights for felons
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi is one of four states that doesn't allow felons to automatically get their voting rights back after serving time. The House Select Committee on Voting Rights heard ...
Sep 15, 2025
Hernando alderman proposes renaming city street for Charlie Kirk
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Hernando city alderman wants to rename a street for slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Monday, Alderman Kit Kitchens announced he will introduce a motion at the Hernando Board...
Sep 15, 2025