Category Archives: WJTV

What fast food, restaurant chains will be open on Christmas Day 2024?
(NEXSTAR) - Whether you're traveling home for the holidays and need a road snack, or you're searching for a dinner destination after a cooking mishap, you may find limited fast food options on Christm...
Addy Bink Dec 22, 2024

Woman dies during Lamar County crash
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A woman died during a crash in Lamar County. The crash occurred on Highway 42 around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 20. Laurel police charge two after man shot in head Offi...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 22, 2024

Laurel police charge two after man shot in head
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) - Laurel police arrested two men in connection to a shooting that left a man in critical condition. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Ferrill Street and Rose Avenue o...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 21, 2024

Man dies after falling from roof of Mississippi middle school
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies are investigating after a man fell to his death from the roof of Crystal Springs Middle School. The incident happened Friday evening after school...
Delesha Banks Dec 21, 2024

How can I stay safe from black bears in Mississippi?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the National Forests in Mississippi are encouraging the public to be aware of bears after recent black bear activity in the state's forests. "We want everyone to...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 21, 2024

Rolling Fork tornado survivors gifted new homes
ANGUILLA, Miss. (WJTV) - Seven Rolling Fork families, who lost their homes to a devastating tornado in March 2023, celebrated a fresh start as new homeowners. "It's a blessing that they came through t...
Brandon Raines Dec 20, 2024

Party City going out of business, starting process 'immediately': report
(NEXSTAR) - Party City, once among the top names in party-supply retailers, is going out of business, according to an announcement from CEO Barry Litwin that was viewed by CNN. Litwin, during a confer...
Michael Bartiromo Dec 20, 2024

Woman accused of killing estranged husband outside Mississippi courthouse denied bond
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - The woman accused of killing her estranged husband outside a Mississippi courthouse has been denied bond. WXXV reported Tanya Saucier appeared in court on Thursday, ...
Sethanie Smith Dec 20, 2024

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: December 20-22
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (December 20-22) around Mississippi. C...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 20, 2024

Bond reduced for Franklin County woman charged in husband's death
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Franklin County woman, who was arrested in connection to the death of her husband, had her bond reduced. The Natchez Democrat reported the bond for Kaci Woods, 28, wa...
Sethanie Smith Dec 20, 2024
