Category Archives: WJTV
Former Biloxi councilman sentenced for drug conspiracy involving vape shops
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Biloxi City Councilman was sentenced to 72 months in prison after he pled guilty for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance...
Aug 13, 2024
JXN Water disconnects meters using water without active accounts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with JXN Water said the company has initiated the process to disconnect water meters to homes and businesses that have been using water without having an active accou...
Aug 13, 2024
Man charged in death of Jackson DJ denied bond
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the suspects charged in connection to the shooting death of a local DJ appeared in court on Tuesday, August 13. During his preliminary court appearance, a judge denied b...
Aug 13, 2024
Bond denied for teen accused of killing Jackson security guard
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the three teenagers accused of killing a Jackson security guard appeared in court on Tuesday, August 13. During his preliminary hearing, a judge denied bond for Trent Wo...
Aug 13, 2024
EPA faults Mississippi state communications on water risks ahead of Jackson crisis
(The Hill) - Mississippi's state health department did not adequately enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act in Jackson, contributing to the 2022 crisis that left 150,000 residents without drinking water...
Aug 13, 2024
Funeral held for Summit officer killed in line of duty
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - People in Lincoln County are remembering a fallen officer for his years of dedication to public safety and the community. The visitation and funeral for Summit Police Office...
Aug 13, 2024
$150,000 Powerball ticket sold in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Check your tickets! A $150,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Mississippi. According to Mississippi Lottery officials, the ticket was purchased in Tishomingo County for the ...
Aug 13, 2024
Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday | Tracking the Tropics
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tropical Storm Ernesto will impact the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Tuesday. The storm's center was located about 135 miles east-southeast of San Juan, Puer...
Aug 13, 2024
Mississippi man charged after another dies following bar fight
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi man was arrested after another man died from injuries sustained during a bar fight, investigators said. WXXV reported Robert Hammac, 53, was arrested on Mo...
Aug 13, 2024
"He knew he was guilty": Mississippi man takes plea deal in child abuse case
BATESVILLE, Miss. -- A Panola County man pleads guilty to beating three children last year in Batesville. Dalton Melton entered a guilty plea in a 2023 case where he'd been charged with severely beati...
Aug 13, 2024