Category Archives: WJTV
McComb police work to solve deadly ambush case
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - McComb police are asking for the public's help to solve a recent homicide. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said 25-year-old Deadrian Lee was killed during an apparent ambush on Ju...
Jun 17, 2024
Cummins, girlfriend testify in Jackson double homicide trial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing two people near the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade in March 2023 testified on Monday, June 17. Jordan Cummins and his girlfriend, Jenny Lukens, b...
Jun 17, 2024
Jackson employee fired after city discovers fraud in HR Department
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson city employee has been fired after city leaders discovered irregularities with benefits within the Human Resources Department. Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba announc...
Jun 17, 2024
Mother of abducted child found dead in Mississippi died of 'multiple sharp force injuries'
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Tangipahoa Parish coroner released the preliminary cause of death for the mother of the two girls who were abducted and taken to Mississippi. Coroner Rick Foster said 35-ye...
Jun 17, 2024
Two women injured in Vicksburg shooting
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Two women were injured during a shooting in Vicksburg. The shooting happened in the 2500 block of Drummond Street on Sunday, June 16. Man sentenced for 2020 Natchez homicide ...
Jun 17, 2024
Man sentenced for 2020 Natchez homicide
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing a 22-year-old in Natchez in 2020 was convicted of manslaughter. The Natchez Democrat reported 28-year-old Reginal Butler was convicted on Wednesday, ...
Jun 17, 2024
Mississippi PSC approves Entergy's plan to keep bills stable
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - According to Entergy Mississippi, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the company's plan to decrease energy rates and help keep bills stable for customers....
Jun 17, 2024
Hinds County supervisors approve controversial solar farm
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors have approved a new, controversial solar farm. On Monday, the supervisors voted 3-2 in favor of Soul City Solar. Supervisors Robert G...
Jun 17, 2024
Adams County domestic disturbance leaves one dead
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One man has died after a domestic disturbance in Adams County on Father's Day. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the E911 Dispatch received a call from a woman short...
Jun 16, 2024
Tip line created for information on Brunett case
LORANGER, La. (WGNO) -- Do you have information about the kidnapping of 6-year-old Jalie Brunett and the murders of 3-year-old Erin Brunett and their mother, Callie? The FBI has established a digital ...
Jun 15, 2024