Category Archives: WJTV
Twins die after drowning incident at Mississippi lake
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities are investigating after twins drowned at a Mississippi lake. Breezy News reported the incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at Lake Pushmata...
Apr 21, 2025
Madison man sentenced for possessing child exploitation material
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Madison man pled guilty to two counts of possession of child exploitation material. Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) said the case against Britton Butler was init...
Apr 21, 2025
Pope Francis dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of ca...
Apr 21, 2025
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
Gas prices have gone up by about 9 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 50 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.17, wi...
Apr 20, 2025
Driver dies in Rankin County crash, vehicle submerged in pond
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver died during a three-vehicle crash in Rankin County. The crash occurred in the area of Florence-Byram Road near Flinco Farms Road around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Ap...
Apr 19, 2025
Man dies after being shot multiple times in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times and died from his injuries. The incident occurred around 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 in the 100 block ...
Apr 19, 2025
One killed in Hattiesburg crash involving vehicle and semi truck
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was killed during a crash on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg. Police said the crash occurred in the 4800 block of Highway 49 around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. Th...
Apr 19, 2025
Will you be able to see the Lyrid meteor shower in Mississippi?
(NEXSTAR) - Residents of North America are in for a treat as the annual Lyrid meteor shower has returned, giving stargazers a chance to see shooting stars across the night sky. The Lyrid meteor shower...
Apr 19, 2025
Texas man admits to trafficking fentanyl to Mississippi coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A Houston, Texas, man pled guilty on Friday to traveling from Texas to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents, Jeffrey Daster Torres, ...
Apr 19, 2025
Mississippi man pleads guilty to creating, sharing child explicit images
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A Long Beach man pled guilty on April 18 to producing and distributing images of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. According to court documents, the Federal Bureau...
Apr 19, 2025