Category Archives: WJTV
Mass shakedown conducted at Yazoo County Correctional Facility
YAZOO, COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Deputies conducted a mass shakedown at the Yazoo County Correctional Facility and seized multiple items. According to investigators, the shakedown occurred around 12:20 a...
Aug 15, 2024
Mississippi reports first death from West Nile Virus in 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile Virus in the state in 2024. According to the agency, the unidentified...
Aug 15, 2024
Man killed in Adams County crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 49-year-old man was killed during a crash in Adams County, authorities said. The crash happened on Highway 84 just before 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Rankin County...
Aug 15, 2024
Was your data leaked in massive breach? How to know, and what to do now
(NEXSTAR) - Billions in personal information records may have been exposed in an April data breach, a recent lawsuit has alleged, prompting warnings from identity experts. A class action lawsuit filed...
Aug 15, 2024
Man charged with threatening children, teachers in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man for allegedly making threats to children and teachers. Detective Tommie Brown said officers began investigating the incident on Wednesday, August ...
Aug 15, 2024
Six teens plead guilty to attempted carjacking in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Six teenagers pled guilty for attempting to carjack a man in Ridgeland. Madison and Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said Ahmaud Lampkin, 14; Cortarrius Huff, 1...
Aug 15, 2024
Rankin County teacher hit by vehicle outside school
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Rankin County teacher was taken to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle. Officials with the Rankin County School District said the incident occurred around 7:3...
Aug 15, 2024
Two arrested for illegal dumping in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men are in custody for illegal dumping in Jackson. Police said the two suspects illegally dumped tires on East McDowell Road. "Once officers arrived and made contact with t...
Aug 15, 2024
Hackers may have stolen every American’s Social Security number: Report
(NewsNation) - Public advocates fear that a possible tsunami of identity theft is coming after a hacking group allegedly stole the personal records of nearly 3 billion people. The theft happened ...
Aug 15, 2024
Matthew Perry's assistant, two doctors among 5 charged in his death
(NEXSTAR) - Five people have been charged in the accidental ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, investigators announced Thursday. Among those charged were a live-in personal assistant, Ken...
Aug 15, 2024