Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi inmate captured wearing only a sheet after escape
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities said an inmate was captured wearing only a sheet after escaping from a Mississippi prison on Friday, July 5. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the Missi...
Jul 05, 2024
Ex-boyfriend killed after breaking into Petal woman's home, police say
PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) - Petal police said a man was killed after he broke into the home of his ex-girlfriend. The incident happened just before 3:15 a.m. on Friday, July 5 at a home on West 10th Avenue ...
Jul 05, 2024
Heirs of Godbolt victim receive millions in wrongful death lawsuit
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three family members of a Mississippi woman, who was killed in 2017, were awarded millions of dollars in a wrongful death lawsuit against the convicted killer. The Daily...
Jul 05, 2024
Hinds County supervisors consider fee-based services for housing detainees
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors began having discussions this week about assessing fees associated with housing detainees. "We currently house detainees from 14 area...
Jul 05, 2024
Mississippi man accused of firing into crowd celebrating Fourth of July
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - An Ocean Springs man has been arrested after he allegedly fired into a crowd during a Fourth of July party. WXXV reported Henry Andray was arrested in connection to the s...
Jul 05, 2024
Man accused of stabbing grandparents in Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his grandparents in Mississippi. Gulfport police said they responded to the scene in the 400 block of Glen Valley Way just after 8:30...
Jul 05, 2024
One injured after Jackson nightclub fight leads to shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A fight at a Jackson nightclub led to shooting, according to police. Detective Tommie Brown said the shooting happened just before 3:30 a.m. on Friday, July 5. According to the...
Jul 05, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 5-7
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (July 5-7) around Mississippi. Central...
Jul 05, 2024
Two inmates escape from Mississippi detention center
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two inmates escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center early Friday morning. Authorities said the inmates were identified as 24-year-old Tyrekennel Collins, wh...
Jul 05, 2024
Company defends Hinds County solar farm plans
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Plans for a massive solar investment in rural Hinds County face pushback by some residents, claiming the project was greenlit far too quickly. Apex Clean Energy, which is ...
Jul 04, 2024