Category Archives: WJTV
Judge declares mistrial in Jimmie 'Jay' Lee murder trial after jury deadlocks
OXFORD, Miss. - Just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, a judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial for University of Mississippi student Jimmie "Jay" Lee. The jury said it could not reach a verdict afte...
Dec 11, 2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect intends to plead not guilty: lawyer
(NewsNation) - A judge denied bail for Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as he and his attorneys contested efforts to extradite him to New Yor...
Dec 10, 2024
One shot while sitting inside vehicle in Byram
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Byram police are investigating after a person was shot while inside a vehicle. Byram Police Chief David Errington said officers responded to a shots fired call at Bradford Place ...
Dec 10, 2024
Oak Grove student recovering at Jackson hospital after being stabbed
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - An Oak Grove High School student has been hospitalized in Jackson after she was allegedly stabbed by another student with a knife. The senior student, whose mother did not ...
Dec 10, 2024
Mega Millions jackpot hits $619M: Can you buy your tickets online?
(NEXSTAR) - After another winnerless drawing on Friday, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $619 million. For some players, they may not even have to leave the house to get their ticke...
Dec 10, 2024
Coahoma County deputy coroner charged with embezzlement
COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A deputy coroner in Mississippi has been charged with one count of embezzlement. State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office arrested Coahoma ...
Dec 10, 2024
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) - The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into court Tuesday as new details emerged about his possible motivation behind...
Dec 10, 2024
Topgolf Ridgeland opens soon. Here's what you can expect
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Topgolf will open its first location in Mississippi soon. The new, two-story facility in Ridgeland will feature multiple golf bays, event spaces and food. Officials expect To...
Dec 10, 2024
AT&T to ditch old copper phone lines for most: How will Mississippi be impacted?
(NEXSTAR) - If you're still using a landline phone, a change by AT&T may soon impact you. During its recent Analyst & Investor Day, AT&T announced it is "actively working to exit its legac...
Dec 10, 2024
Shadow Robinson testifies in retrial of William 'Polo' Edwards
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Opening statements were made on Tuesday, December 10 in the retrial of the man accused of killing a local community activist in 2022. During the opening statements in the ...
Dec 10, 2024