Category Archives: WJTV
Your Hometown: McComb, Mississippi
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - They say a city is only as good as its people, and there are some great people in McComb. Mayor Quordiniah Lockley said the downtown area of the city is coming back to life. "We...
Sep 20, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: September 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 (September 20-22) around Mississippi. ...
Sep 20, 2024
Carly Gregg found guilty of killing mother
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A verdict has been reached in the trial of the Rankin County teen accused of killing her mother. Carly Gregg was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder and...
Sep 20, 2024
Two killed in crash involving bus carrying Mississippi Gulf Coast CC band
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people died during a crash involving two-vehicles, including a bus carrying members of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's (MGCCC) Band of Gold. WXXV reported th...
Sep 19, 2024
Jackson police arrest 2 teens for shooting death of 17-year-old
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested two 16-year-olds in connection to the shooting death of a 17-year-old. Detective Tommie Brown said Jesse Watts III and Jordan Wilson were both arrested ...
Sep 19, 2024
Canton family wants answers after man killed in shooting
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Canton family wants answers after the shooting death of a loved one. Canton police said Booker T. Henry was shot early Sunday morning in the LC Greenwood and Walnut Street are...
Sep 19, 2024
Justice Department opens civil rights probe into Mississippi sheriff's office after torture of 2 Black men
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into a Mississippi sheriff's department whose officers tortured two Black men in a racist attack that included...
Sep 19, 2024
Girlfriend of man convicted killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade pleads guilty
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The girlfriend of the man convicted of killing two near the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade in March 2023 entered a guilty plea. According to court documents, Jenny Lukens pled guilty...
Sep 19, 2024
State calls final witnesses in Carly Gregg trial
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The state called their final witnesses to the stand in the trial of the Rankin County teen accused of killing her mother. On Thursday, the state brought forth expert witn...
Sep 19, 2024
One injured after shots fired into Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after one person was injured after shots were fired into a home and vehicle. The shooting occurred on Ash Street in Jackson around 5:30 a.m. on...
Sep 19, 2024