Category Archives: WJTV

Mississippi Lottery players win big in Memorial Day drawings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Memorial Day brought some big wins for Mississippi Lottery players! One ticket in Pontotoc won the $750,000 Mississippi Match 5 jackpot, and another player in Tillatoba scored ...
Kaitlin Howell May 26, 2026

MHP investigates 190 crashes, 1 fatality over Memorial Day weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2026 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period on May 25, 2026. According to MHP, troopers issued a total of 4,908 citations, made 7...
Tommy West May 26, 2026

Canton man receives 64-year sentence for selling cocaine
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Canton man was sentenced to 64 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) for selling drugs. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorn...
Kaitlin Howell May 26, 2026

Man out of jail for murder detained after Mississippi gas station fight
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man out of jail for murder was detained after a fight at a Tunica County gas station parking lot on Monday, according to deputies. At around 1:10 p.m., during a traffic stop, deput...
Vivian Nguyen May 26, 2026

19-year-old double homicide suspect in Mississippi surrenders
UPDATE: Jdarius Antwan Douglas turned himself in and has been booked into the Tunica County Jail, according to the Tunica County Sheriff's office. His charges are pending. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A 19-year-...
Deja Davis May 26, 2026

Toyota initiates recall for nearly 50K trucks
Officials say the recall was launched because debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail.
Mac Bell May 26, 2026

Woman drowns after vehicle goes into creek near Petal Walmart
PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) - Petal authorities are investigating after a woman drowned in a creek near Walmart. According to Petal Fire Chief Marion Sims, a vehicle was swept into a creek through a culvert a...
Danielle Willis May 25, 2026

Boaters enjoy Memorial Day on the reservoir amid rain, high fuel prices
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A rainy Memorial Day didn't stop everyone from enjoying time on the water at the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Those who were out on Monday said it hasn't been as busy compared to a ...
Cameron Smith May 25, 2026

2 men shot and killed in Tunica County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Tunica County, Mississippi, deputies are seeking information after two men were fatally shot on Sunday. At around 7:30 p.m., deputies received a 911 call that someone had hit a tree ...
Vivian Nguyen May 25, 2026

Mississippi honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For many, Memorial Day weekend symbolizes the start of summer. In the midst of the festivities, it's important to remember why the country celebrates the holiday. Memorial Day ...
Danielle Willis May 25, 2026
