Category Archives: WJTV
Mother of man on trial for killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade arrested
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The mother of the man who's on trial for allegedly killing two people near the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade in March 2023 was arrested in court. Judge Fay Peterson said the Hi...
Jun 12, 2024
Body discovered in Jones County identified as missing woman
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies said the body discovered inside a vehicle on Monday, June 10 has been positively identified as a missing woman. The body of Samantha Elisabeth McCowa...
Jun 12, 2024
Southern Miss football player killed in shooting
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A Southern Miss football player was killed during a shooting in Hattiesburg. Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem said 21-year-old Marcus "MJ" Daniels, Jr., of Lucedale, was sh...
Jun 12, 2024
13-year-old arrested for Jefferson County homicide
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Jefferson County deputies arrested a 13-year-old in connection to a fatal stabbing. Investigators said the incident occurred on Green Acres Drive on Sunday, June 9. On...
Jun 11, 2024
Mississippi doctor helps save shark attack victim
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi doctor helped save the life of a teenager who was attacked by a shark in Florida. Dr. Mohammad Ali, an interventional radiologist at Mississippi Baptist Medical C...
Jun 11, 2024
One killed in shooting at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed during a shooting at a Jackson apartment complex. Detective Tommie Brown said the shooting happened at Westwick Apartments on North Flag Chapel Road on Tu...
Jun 11, 2024
Man charged in Jackson park homicide claims self defense
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 19-year-old accused of killing a man in a Jackson park claimed self defense. Daveon Lindsey attended his preliminary hearing on Tuesday, June 11. He claimed he shot and kil...
Jun 11, 2024
Canton mayor issues new youth curfew for city
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new curfew has been issued for the City of Canton in an effort to curb crime in the city. Mayor William Truly declared a curfew for those 17 and under. The curfew runs from 9:...
Jun 11, 2024
Family of woman killed in South Jackson two years ago seeks justice
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The family of a woman, who was killed two years ago in South Jackson, held a balloon release to honor her on Tuesday, June 11. Brianna Winters was shot and killed while sitting...
Jun 11, 2024
Witnesses testify in trial of man accused of killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The trial is underway for the man accused of killing two people near the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade in March 2023. Opening statements took place on Tuesday, June 11, 20...
Jun 11, 2024