Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson homeowner fires shot at suspect attempting to enter house: police
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson homeowner fired a shot at a suspect who was fleeing from police, authorities said. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS...
Aug 23, 2024
Which Mississippi counties are under a burn ban in 2024?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As dry conditions persist in Mississippi this year, some counties have been placed under burn bans. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), the following counti...
Aug 23, 2024
Mega Millions jackpot reaches estimated $535 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mega Millions jackpot has increased ahead of Friday night's drawing! Mississippi Lottery officials said the estimated jackpot is $535 million. There have been 23 drawings s...
Aug 23, 2024
Man charged in death of Mississippi woman denied bond again
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Bond has been denied again for the man accused of killing a Mississippi woman. Bricen Rivers has been charged with first-degree murder, grand larceny and tampering with ev...
Aug 23, 2024
Mississippi 'Goon Squad' member files sentencing appeal
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A member of the Rankin County 'Goon Squad' has appealed his sentence. Brett McAlpin was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison in March 2024. McAlpin, along with five ...
Aug 23, 2024
JPD searches for Shell gas station burglary suspects
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for the suspects who burglarized a Shell gas station. The incident occurred at the gas station in the 5400 block of Watkins Drive around 2:30 a.m. ...
Aug 23, 2024
Five accused of overharvesting Mississippi wildlife
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) law enforcement's investigation unit and field officers announced they executed four search warrants involv...
Aug 23, 2024
Mississippi couple accused of selling faulty fire suppression systems to daycares, businesses
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Smith County couple has been arrested after investigators said they installed faulty and used fire suppression systems in commercial kitchens. Officials with the St...
Aug 23, 2024
Your Hometown: Gluckstadt, Mississippi
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - Gluckstadt is ever growing and expanding. The city was settled in 1905. German descendants from Klaasville, Indiana, purchased farmland from the Highland Colony Company at C...
Aug 23, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 23-25
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 (August 23-25) around Mississippi. Cen...
Aug 23, 2024