Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi man found dead inside vehicle in Louisiana
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. (WJTV) - A Mississippi man was found deceased in Louisiana. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office (TPSO), deputies received a call about the homicide around 8:30 a...
Jul 27, 2024
Holmes County Sheriff's Office faces employee shortage
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Holmes County Sheriff's Office is facing some staffing shortages after several people were terminated at the county jail. Last month, Sheriff Willie March said a dete...
Jul 27, 2024
Mississippi has worst infant mortality rates in US
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed a rise in the U.S. infant mortality rate. Mississippi is once again at the bottom of the list. Infant...
Jul 27, 2024
Jackson officials crack down on code violations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the City of Jackson said they're holding property owners accountable for various eyesores in neighborhoods. Samantha Graves, with the city's Planning & Devel...
Jul 27, 2024
One injured in Gulfport officer-involved shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect was injured after an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport, authorities said. The shooting happened on Church Street on Saturday, July 27. Inmate found dead at Missi...
Jul 27, 2024
Inmate found dead at Mississippi prison
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) - An inmate was found dead inside his cell at a Mississippi prison, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of the state's capitol, authorities said Friday. This is the third death t...
Jul 27, 2024
Mississippi teen wanted for fatal shooting captured in Texas
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - A 15-year-old wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Mississippi was captured in Texas. Brookhaven police said Christian Collins was apprehended by agents with the U.S....
Jul 26, 2024
MDWFP K9 helps locate three missing children
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A K9 with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) helped locate three missing children. Mississippi PSC warns utility customers of imposter sc...
Jul 26, 2024
Suspects in Southern University student's death face murder charges in Mississippi
WILKINSON COUNTY, Miss. (BRPROUD) -- The Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office has issued arrest warrants for the three suspects connected to the death of a Southern University student. Steven Harris IV w...
Jul 26, 2024
Man charged in death of Mississippi woman denied bond
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - The man accused of killing former Southern Miss nursing student Lauren Johansen appeared in Forrest County court on Friday, July 26. Bricen Rivers was denied bond on a f...
Jul 26, 2024