Category Archives: WJTV
Three-year-old killed during Mississippi crash
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A three-year-old died after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County. The crash occurred on Highway 45 around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 12. Jones County firefighters resp...
Dec 16, 2024
Man arrested for shooting at Vicksburg gas station
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police arrested a 20-year-old man in connection to a gas station shooting. The Vicksburg Police reported Rashad Williams was arrested on Friday, December 13. He was...
Dec 16, 2024
Two charged in connection to Natchez double homicide
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were arrested in connection to a double homicide in Natchez. Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said officers arrested Larry Griffin, Jr., 33, and Nalonna Paul, 25, on F...
Dec 16, 2024
Former babysitter sentenced to life plus 40 years for murder, child abuse
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A former Mississippi babysitter has been sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years for the capital murder of a two-year-old. Makallie Elizabeth Durham of Corinth pled guilty to capit...
Dec 16, 2024
Mississippi groups pack care packages for soldiers
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Local groups partnered together on Saturday to ensure that deployed Mississippi troops enjoy the holiday season. Mississippi Project Package, Cub Scouts, Boy Scout troops, fami...
Dec 15, 2024
Rankin County deputies arrest man after U-Haul reported stolen
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man has been arrested after a U-Haul box truck was reported as stolen and later recovered, Rankin County deputies said. Investigators said they were notified about a ...
Dec 14, 2024
Jackson State defeats South Carolina State in Celebration Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) - Jacobian Morgan threw a pair of touchdown passes to Joanes Fortilien, Irv Mulligan added two short touchdown runs and Jackson State defeated South Carolina State 28-7 on Saturday in the...
Dec 14, 2024
Sports Zone Special: JSU faces South Carolina State in Celebration Bowl
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For the third time in four years, the Jackson State Tigers will play in the Celebration Bowl. This comes after the Tigers defeated Southern 41-13 during the SWAC Championship o...
Dec 14, 2024
Two charged in fatal Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a 19-year-old and a 16-year-old in connection to a fatal shooting. Detective Tommie Brown said Jeremares Bracey, 19, and an unidentified 16-year-old wer...
Dec 13, 2024
What's next after William 'Polo' Edwards was found guilty?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man found guilty of killing a local community activist in 2022 could soon be sentenced to life in prison. William "Polo" Edwards represented himself during his retrial this...
Dec 13, 2024