Category Archives: WJTV
Three wanted in connection to Jackson homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for at least three suspects in connection to a Thursday homicide. Detective Tommie Brown said the shooting happened in the 5300 block of Interstate...
Aug 09, 2024
Mississippi man arrested after 10 dead dogs found at home, some with collars and chains attached
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Lafayette County, Mississippi man is facing a long list of animal cruelty charges after numerous malnourished and dead dogs were allegedly found on his property. On Sunday, deputies...
Aug 09, 2024
Mississippi girl runs from possible abduction attempt by men in van offering candy
TUNICA COUNTY, Miss. - The Tunica County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding two men they say two men tried to lure a 5-year-old girl into their van by offering her candy and puppies. That little...
Aug 09, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 9-11
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 9-11) around Mississippi. Cent...
Aug 09, 2024
Man wanted for Hattiesburg armed carjacking arrested after Madison chase
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old, who was wanted in connection to an armed carjacking in Hattiesburg, was arrested in Madison after a chase. Madison police said they were alerted to stolen vehic...
Aug 09, 2024
Husband shot, killed by wife in Mississippi, police say
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) - Kosciusko police are investigating after they said a man was killed during a domestic dispute with his wife. Kosciusko Police Chief Greg Collins said officers responded to Ba...
Aug 08, 2024
Mississippi attorney accused of bringing contraband into correctional facility
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi attorney was arrested on Thursday, August 8 for allegedly trying to introduce contraband into a correctional facility. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones annou...
Aug 08, 2024
Man convicted in fatal shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was found guilty in connection to a fatal shooting at a Jackson gas station. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Shydarius Williams was convicted of first-degr...
Aug 08, 2024
Officer killed, two others injured in Summit shooting
SUMMIT, Miss. (WJTV) - A police officer was killed and two others were injured after an officer-involved shooting in Summit. The shooting happened during a checkpoint near West Railroad Avenue in Summ...
Aug 08, 2024
Yazoo County inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating the death of a Yazoo County inmate. Mississippi man charged in three 1977 homicides in Californ...
Aug 08, 2024