Category Archives: WJTV
Six killed in Winston County crash
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Six people were killed during a two-vehicle crash in Winston County. The crash happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1 on Highway 14. Two plead guilty to k...
Aug 02, 2024
Two plead guilty to kidnapping, rape of two-year-old in Mississippi
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - District Attorney Hal Kittrell announced two men pled guilty in connection to the kidnapping and rape of a two-year-old. On Friday, August 2, 2024, Keldrick Mage...
Aug 02, 2024
PTC 4 upgraded to tropical depression, Tropical storm warning and watches issued for Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - This story has been archived. For the latest on Tropical Depression Four, click here. The National Hurricane Center announced on Friday that PTC Four has been upgraded to a tropic...
Aug 02, 2024
Bond set for man charged with shooting at MHP trooper
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond has been set for the man accused of shooting at a Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) trooper during a chase in Adams County. The Natchez Democrat reported Justice Court Judg...
Aug 02, 2024
Man found dead in Attala County logging area
ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was found deceased in an Attala County logging area. Breezy News reported the body of 46-year-old Barry Lindsey, Jr., was discovered on Attala Road 2101 on Thursday...
Aug 02, 2024
Mississippi's Addie Carver crowned Miss Teen USA 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Addie Carver, of Mississippi, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2024 on Thursday, August 1. Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2024 The 17-year-old is native of Brookhaven and a junior at Lawre...
Aug 02, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 2-4
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 2-4) around Mississippi. Centr...
Aug 02, 2024
Mississippi Supreme Court candidates make pitches to voters at Neshoba County Fair
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Four candidates who are running for a position on the Mississippi Supreme Court spoke at the Neshoba County Fair on Thursday, August 1. This particular election is for t...
Aug 01, 2024
Jockey dies at Neshoba County Fair
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A jockey died at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair. According to Neshoba County Coroner Myron Williams, 52-year-old Jarrod Deschamp, of Kiln, died on Wednesday, July 31. Will...
Aug 01, 2024
Thalia Mara Hall temporarily closed due to early stages of mold
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson has been temporarily closed after "early microbial activity" was discovered in the facility. According to leaders with the City of Jackson, mitigati...
Aug 01, 2024