Category Archives: WJTV
Three arrested in separate Jackson homicide cases
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced three suspects have been arrested in connection to three separate homicide cases. Detective Tommie Brown said Kamren Miley, 23, turned himself in on Ma...
Mar 11, 2025
Mississippi pastor accused of embezzlement denies any wrongdoing
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Mississippi pastor, who was arrested and charged with embezzling thousands of dollars in church funds, denied the allegations. Stricjavvar Strickland, the pastor of ...
Mar 11, 2025
2025 MARL Pet Parade
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 2025 MARL Pet Parade will be held just before the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival in Jackson. The pet parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22 on West ...
Mar 11, 2025
Flora police arrest man for holding passengers, including kids, at gunpoint
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Flora police arrested a man after he allegedly held several passengers, including children, at gunpoint inside of a vehicle. According to police, Cortez Parker was found...
Mar 11, 2025
Trio arrested for trying to smuggle contraband into Hinds County jail
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three men have been arrested for trying to introduce contraband into the Hinds County Detention Center, authorities said. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said deputies an...
Mar 11, 2025
Managing allergies in Mississippi: Early symptoms and treatments
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As spring approaches, seasonal allergies are expected to affect many Mississippians. The specialists at Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic (MSAAC) are urging residents to ...
Mar 11, 2025
Funeral arrangements set for late Jackson police officer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Jackson police officer who died after experiencing a medical emergency. Corporal Christopher Damon Gallion, Sr., 39, died on Marc...
Mar 11, 2025
Will Mississippi be able to see the total lunar eclipse?
(NEXSTAR) - A lunar eclipse will be visible for stargazers across the U.S. this March for the first time in roughly two years. The event is set to begin late at night on March 13 or early in the morni...
Mar 11, 2025
Three killed in Mississippi medical helicopter crash identified
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The three victims who were killed during a medical helicopter crash in Mississippi have been identified. A motorcade escorted the bodies of the three victims from the Ma...
Mar 11, 2025
Mississippi will lower flags to honor late Rep. Robert Clark
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff in honor of late Mississippi Rep. Robert G. Clark. "Representative Robert Clark was a devoted public servant and ...
Mar 10, 2025