Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi politicians focus on 2024 U.S. Election during Neshoba County Fair speeches
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi politicians spoke on the first day of the political speeches at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair. Education, economic development and healthcare were just a few ...
Jul 31, 2024
JSU unveils plan to preserve history of J.R. Lynch Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) unveiled a long-range plan to preserve the history of J.R. Lynch Street, while also providing an economic home base for the City of Jackson. The ...
Jul 31, 2024
Man convicted of killing woman in Jackson after argument over keys
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was convicted in connection to the October 2020 shooting death of a woman in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced Otis Singleton was convicted of ...
Jul 31, 2024
Trial delayed for woman charged in fatal DUI crash in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The trial for the woman accused of killing two people in a DUI crash in Jackson last year has been delayed. According to court documents, the assigned prosecutor and ...
Jul 31, 2024
Five arrested in federal drug trafficking operation in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Five suspects were arrested on Tuesday, July 30 after a federal indictment was filed in the Southern District of Mississippi. The charges against the suspects stem from a multi...
Jul 31, 2024
Woman pleads guilty to killing man at Jackson fast food restaurant
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman pled guilty to the shooting death of a man in the parking lot of a Jackson fast food restaurant. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Dominique Champion pled ...
Jul 31, 2024
Crystal Springs man pleads guilty to Jackson carjacking
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Crystal Springs man pled guilty to brandishing a firearm while carjacking a woman in front of her home in Jackson. According to court documents, Christopher Lawrence Murray, ...
Jul 31, 2024
WATCH: Day 1 of 2024 Neshoba County Fair speeches
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's political leaders and a candidate for U.S. Senate spoke at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday, July 31. More political leaders are expected to speak on A...
Jul 31, 2024
Woman indicted for 2003 homicide in North Mississippi
TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) - A second person has been indicted in connection to 2003 homicide in North Mississippi. The Daily Journal reported Niki Hester, 36, of Alabama, was indicted for first-degree murd...
Jul 31, 2024
Man charged in Mississippi shooting that left toddler shot in head
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Mississippi man has been charged with multiple crimes after a 2-year-old was shot in the head and critically injured. Eduardo Montero is charged with four counts of attempted murder...
Jul 31, 2024