Category Archives: WJTV
Silver Alert issued for 63-year-old Jackson woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Silver Alert has been issued for a 63-year-old Jackson woman. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Brenda Kelly was last seen on Tuesday, November 1...
Nov 16, 2024
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
Americans may have record-low gas prices to be thankful for this holiday season as at least one analyst predicts average gasoline costs could fall below $3 per gallon by Thanksgiving."The question is ...
Nov 16, 2024
Teen pleads guilty to murder, other violent crimes in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A teenager who was charged in connection to multiple crimes in the City of Jackson pled guilty on the day his trial was set to begin. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens ...
Nov 15, 2024
One killed during two-vehicle crash in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed during a crash in Rankin County, deputies said. The two-vehicle crash occurred in the area of Florence-Byram Road and Long Drive just before 6:30 p....
Nov 15, 2024
Body of missing Jackson man found in wooded area
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after the body of a missing man was found in a wooded area. Detective Tommie Brown said the body of Arthur Ray Mikell, 76, of Jackson, was disc...
Nov 15, 2024
Potential trial date set for former WWE wrestler charged with theft of millions in Mississippi welfare scandal
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A potential trial date has been set for former professional wrestler Theodore "Ted" Marvin DiBiase Jr. He was charged with misappropriating millions in federal safety net ...
Nov 15, 2024
Memphis man convicted in fatal shooting at Jackson motel
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Memphis man was convicted in connection to a 2017 homicide at a Jackson motel. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Marvin Willoughby found guilty of killing Freddi...
Nov 15, 2024
Hinds County man pleads guilty to killing grandmother, uncle
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Hinds County man pled guilty in connection to the shooting deaths of his grandmother and uncle in 2021. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Harry Hylander ple...
Nov 15, 2024
U.S. 80 bridge in Jackson to close for several months
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A bridge will be closed for several months in Jackson. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the temporary closure will take place on both dir...
Nov 15, 2024
9-year-old gets support from officer after stun gun incident
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - WREG is continuing to seek records and bodycam video of an incident involving a Southaven Police officer allegedly pointing a stun gun at a 9-year-old. The child's mother maintains ...
Nov 15, 2024