Category Archives: WJTV
9 dead in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WWLP/WPRI) - Nine people have died and at least 30 others were injured in a fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility Sunday. According to the Massachusetts Department of Fir...
Jul 14, 2025
2 killed in shooting at Kentucky church, suspect dead: Police
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) - Two people are dead and three others are injured, including a Kentucky State Police trooper, after a "series of incidents" involving one suspect in Lexington on Sunday that cul...
Jul 13, 2025
Bread sold at Mississippi Walmart, Kroger stores recalled over undeclared tree nut
(WJW) - Bread sold in a dozen states has been recalled because the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts, according to a post from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a release shared by the ...
Jul 13, 2025
Man charged with manslaughter in Port Gibson shooting
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Port Gibson police arrested a man in connection to a fatal shooting. The shooting occurred in the 100 block of Woodstock Street around 2:00 p.m. on July 12. Pedestrian stru...
Jul 13, 2025
Pedestrian struck by vehicle on US 49 in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle, Hattiesburg police said. The incident occurred on U.S. 49 and Wisteria Drive around 8:45 p.m. on July 12. One in...
Jul 13, 2025
Jackson police seize large stash of marijuana, OxyContin
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced they seized a "significant amount" of marijuana while conducting a search warrant. Investigators said the Narcotics Unit executed the search warrant at...
Jul 12, 2025
Man believed to be from Mississippi wanted for Tennessee shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. (WJTV) - A man, who is believed to be from Mississippi, is wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred in Jackson, Tennessee. The shooting occurred at Tap Bar & Grill on Old Hi...
Jul 12, 2025
One killed, two injured in Tunica County shooting
TUNICA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Tunica County deputies are searching for a suspect after one person was killed during a shooting and two others were airlifted to a hospital. The shooting occurred in the...
Jul 12, 2025
Priest-in-training accused of possessing child porn
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. -- A priest-in-training was accused of possessing and distributing child exploitation material on Friday, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff. Johnathan Nguyen-Vuong, 24, from ...
Jul 12, 2025
Mississippi offers tax break on clothes, school supplies this weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi shoppers can look forward to saving some money this weekend thanks to the state's Sales Tax Holiday. The Tax Free Weekend will take place July 11-13, 2025. Accordin...
Jul 12, 2025