Category Archives: WJTV
"Everything can change in a split second": MS drowning victim leaves behind fiancée and 4 kids
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Millington woman had no idea when her fianc left their home early Friday morning to go fishing it would be the last time she saw him. Gary Riley, 47, was killed, and another man ne...
Jul 30, 2024
Hazlehurst family wants justice for daughter killed in June shooting
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) - One month after a 22-year-old Hazlehurst mother was shot and killed, her family is still seeking justice. Clarissa Belton, the mother of Elexus Joiner, believes the Hazlehur...
Jul 29, 2024
2-year-old shot in the head in Mississippi, officials say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- A two-year-old was shot in the head in Marshall County overnight according to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened at 14 Thornton Cove at around midnight. Off...
Jul 29, 2024
Vicksburg kicks off bicentennial celebrations
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Vicksburg kicked off their bicentennial celebrations with an opening ceremony at Washington Street Park on Monday, July 29. The celebrations will highlight the pa...
Jul 29, 2024
Judge rejects GOP challenge of Mississippi timeline for counting absentee ballots
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee that sought to block Mississippi from counting absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received ...
Jul 29, 2024
Indianola enforces curfew after mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Board of Alderman for the City of Indianola has approved a midnight curfew for Indianola residents. The Mayor and Board of Alderman announced the decision Friday after a shooting...
Jul 29, 2024
Man accused of shooting, killing missing Southern student extradited to Mississippi
WEST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) - A suspect accused of being connected to the shooting death of the missing Southern University student has been extradited to Mississippi. According to Sheriff Br...
Jul 29, 2024
Casey's to acquire CEFCO convenience stores in Mississippi
TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- Casey's, a chain of convenience stores in the South and Midwest, announced that it has agreed to acquire Fikes Wholesale, the owner of the CEFCO chain. According to a press rele...
Jul 29, 2024
Man injured after fight leads to shooting in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A fight between a man and his daughter's boyfriend led to a shooting in South Jackson, police said. The shooting occurred in the 300 block of Alta Woods Boulevard on Sunday, Ju...
Jul 28, 2024
Tropical disturbance has 40% chance of developing in Atlantic this week: NHC
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The tropical disturbance sitting in the Atlantic now has a 40% chance of development over the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center. The area of disturbed we...
Jul 28, 2024