Category Archives: WJTV
Rep. Thompson responds to President-elect Trump's comments that he 'should go to jail'
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Members of the special committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol are hitting back at President-elect Donald Trump after he called for their impri...
Dec 10, 2024
Woman dies during Vicksburg house fire
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman died during a house fire in Vicksburg. The fire occurred in the 700 block of Mattingly Street just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9. Tunica couple suspected to h...
Dec 10, 2024
State, defense rests case in murder trial for man accused in Univ. of Miss. "Jay" Lee death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Both the defense and the state have rested their cases in the capital murder trial of Timothy Herrington Jr. Tuesday morning after the prosecution rested its capital murder case, Her...
Dec 10, 2024
Tunica couple suspected to have died by murder-suicide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The death of a Mississippi married couple is believed to be the result of a murder-suicide, Tunica County Sheriff Deputies announced. On Sunday at approximately 4:43 p.m., the Tunica...
Dec 10, 2024
What we know about Luigi Mangione, the suspect arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
NEW YORK (WPIX) - A man arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been identified as Luigi Mangione, officials said Monday. Mangione, 26, was taken into...
Dec 09, 2024
Jury selection begins Monday in retrial for William 'Polo' Edwards
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The retrial for the man accused of killing a local community activist in 2022 is underway. William "Polo" Edwards appeared before Judge Eleanor Faye Peterson on Monday, Decembe...
Dec 09, 2024
Inmate escapes from Mississippi State Penitentiary
SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An inmate has escaped from the Mississippi State Penitentiary, according to officials with the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). They said Gregory Trigg is...
Dec 09, 2024
Mississippi couple pleads guilty to conspiracy to defraud government
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi couple pled guilty to one count each of conspiracy to defraud the government. State Auditor Shad White said Brandon Williams made numerous phone calls to Miran...
Dec 09, 2024
Where can I buy 2024 Celebration Bowl tickets?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game will feature SWAC champion Jackson State and MEAC champion South Car...
Dec 09, 2024
Vehicle owner kills burglary suspect in Brookhaven: police
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven police said a vehicle owner shot and killed a suspect involved in a burglary. The Daily Leader reported the shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December...
Dec 09, 2024