Category Archives: WJTV
Secretary of State unveils TextMyGov for Mississippi voters
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) announced the launch of a new elections resource "TextMyGov." Mississippi voters may now access important election information and r...
May 19, 2025
Severe thunderstorms cause extensive damage in Mississippi; schools closed
HERNANDO, Miss. -- Parts of the Mid-South saw significant storm damage following thunderstorms Sunday night into early Monday morning, primarily in Hernando, Mississippi. Downed trees, snapped power l...
May 19, 2025
Two detained after man killed at Hernando apartment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after a man was shot to death at a Hernando, Mississippi, apartment complex on Saturday, police confirmed. At 6:51 p.m., officers of the Hernando Police Dep...
May 19, 2025
Man accused of slicing victim's neck with box knife
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man has been indicted on an attempted murder charge after he allegedly sliced another man's neck in Hernando, Mississippi, DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton said. Jive...
May 19, 2025
DeSoto County ex-teacher accused of fondling student
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A former special education teacher at Lewisburg High School is facing charges of fondling by a person of trust in a case involving a student, according to DeSoto County court document...
May 19, 2025
Search continues for escaped inmates following New Orleans jailbreak
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - The search continues for the Orleans Parish Jail escapees following what Sheriff Susan Hutson calls a security breach. Hutson said the men were able to get out of the Or...
May 18, 2025
Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was ...
May 18, 2025
Madison man killed in Yazoo County crash
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Madison man was killed during a crash in Yazoo County. The crash occurred on Niven Road near the Benton community around 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Man wanted for homi...
May 18, 2025
Man wanted for homicide at Pike County club
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies are searching for a man in connection to a homicide at a club. The incident occurred at the Hillside Club on Summit Holmesville Road. Man in custody fo...
May 18, 2025
Man in custody for brother's stabbing death in Edwards
EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said Donnell Otis Stewart, 40, is in custody. EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County sheriff said a man is wanted for questioning in connecti...
May 17, 2025