Category Archives: WJTV
Redistricting plans proposed by Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A decision about redistricting in the City of Jackson may be in its final stage. The Jackson City Council meet at the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District on T...
Jul 25, 2024
Two Mississippi Lottery players win more than $353,000
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Mississippi Lottery players won big prizes worth more than $353,000 on Wednesday, July 24. One Mississippi Match 5 player hit the jackpot worth $253,094.41, while a Powerba...
Jul 25, 2024
Family speaks out after double shooting leaves several injured in Mississippi
CLARKSDALE, Miss. -- The Clarksdale Police Department is investigating after two homes were shot at on Monday, leaving four people injured including a six-month-old girl. "After the shooting stopped, ...
Jul 25, 2024
Officers seek man convicted in $90k car auction scheme
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- Law enforcement agencies in DeSoto County are on the lookout for a man convicted of stealing thousands from people in a car auction scheme. Leandre Barner was indicted in 2022 for f...
Jul 25, 2024
Elderly man charged with terroristic threat, kidnapping after incident at Mississippi school
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Marion County deputies arrested an elderly man after he allegedly held two staff members at an elementary school against their will. Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall sa...
Jul 25, 2024
Man wanted for auto theft on Robinson Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for an auto theft suspect. Detective Tommie Brown said the theft occurred in the 3100 block of Robinson Street on Thursday, July 11. Biotech compan...
Jul 24, 2024
Biotech company’s CEO pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The chief executive officer of a biotech company with ties to the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of wire fraud for im...
Jul 24, 2024
Officials warn about increasing scams in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Scams are increasing across Mississippi, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants you to be aware about how to avoid them. FTC directors, legal aids and community leaders m...
Jul 24, 2024
Anthony Fox to receive compensation from Mississippi for wrongful conviction
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The State of Mississippi will pay compensation to a former Jackson police officer for his wrongful conviction. According to court documents, Anthony Fox will receive $75,617.13...
Jul 24, 2024
MDHS Hinds County office closed due to AC outage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County office of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) temporarily closed on Wednesday, July 24. MDHS officials said the office closed due to an air con...
Jul 24, 2024