Category Archives: WJTV

Man indicted for capital murder after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, has been indicted on seven counts. A Hinds Cou...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 11, 2024

Multiple shots fired into Madison home
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police are investigating after multiple shots were fired into a home. The shooting happened around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 in the Northbay Subdivision. When offi...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 11, 2024

Two Memphis women arrested for human trafficking in Mississippi
TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) - Tupelo police arrested two Memphis women for human trafficking. Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said officers received information of possible prostitution at a local motel on Mo...
Kristopher White Jul 11, 2024

Abandoned cars become an issue on Mississippi's highways
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaving vehicles abandoned along Mississippi's highways could be a safety problem, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). "If you were to look away o...
Jaylon Anderson Jul 11, 2024

Third suspect arrested in shooting death of Jackson DJ
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - A 19-year-old, who was wanted for the shooting death of a local DJ and another murder in North Jackson, was arrested in Byram. Byram police said Martravious Douglas was arre...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 10, 2024

Mississippi restaurant manager charged with child exploitation
ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The manager of a Mississippi restaurant has been arrested on two charges of child exploitation. Breezy News reported Alejandro Hernandez was arrested by Attala County dep...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 10, 2024

Mississippi couple welcomes quints at UMMC
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi couple welcomed five additions to their family. Ashley and Tyler Myers, of Laurel, recently welcomed quintuplets, two boys and three girls, at the University of M...
Delesha Banks Jul 10, 2024

JTRAN receives $13 million for modernizing fleet
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson's transportation service has received a $13.7 million grant. U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson said JTRAN was awarded the grant through the U. S. Dep...
Kristopher White Jul 10, 2024

JXN Water begins shutoffs for apartment complexes with delinquent water bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with JXN Water announced shutoffs have begun for multi-family apartment complexes with delinquent water bills. One of those complexes was The Gardenside Apartments on...
Tia McKenzie Jul 10, 2024

Three Indianola aldermen accused of misappropriating funds
INDIANOLA, Miss. (WJTV) - Special agents from the State Auditor's Office served three aldermen for the City of Indianola with civil demands totaling $42,441.15. According to State Auditor Shad White, ...
Kristopher White Jul 10, 2024
