Category Archives: WJTV
2024 Egg Bowl moves to Black Friday
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The 2024 Battle for the Golden Egg will be on Black Friday. According to officials, Ole Miss will face Mississippi State at home on Friday, November 29. Kickoff for the Egg Bowl...
May 30, 2024
New lawsuit filed in case of Mississippi boy shot by officer
INDIANOLA, Miss. (WJTV) - A new lawsuit has been filed against the City of Indianola and a police officer after an 11-year-old boy was shot in the chest by the officer last year. The Carlos Moore...
May 30, 2024
Two injured in shooting on Flag Chapel Road in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after two people were injured during a drive-by shooting. The shooting happened in the 400 block of Flag Chapel Road on Thursday, May 30. Suspe...
May 30, 2024
Former Mississippi teacher sentenced to 192 years in prison for sex crimes
AMORY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former North Mississippi teacher was sentenced to 192 years in prison after he was convicted on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child. Toshemie Wilson, a former tea...
May 30, 2024
Mississippi deputies shut down illegal casino
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi deputies said they've stopped an illegal casino in Grenada County. On Wednesday, May 29, Grenada County deputies, along with the Mississippi Gaming Commissio...
May 30, 2024
Ex-Mississippi substitute teacher faces more charges for sex crimes
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Mississippi substitute teacher, who was charged with sex crimes against minors, is now facing additional charges. WXXV reported Keshawn Blecher, 22, of Pascagoul...
May 30, 2024
Suspect in Jackson carjacking caught on camera turned in by parents
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced one of the suspects seen in a surveillance video carjacking a family has been taken into custody. Detective Tommie Brown said the 14-year-old was broug...
May 30, 2024
Company hopes for approval for Hinds County solar farm
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A day after hearing from those who don't want a solar farm in their community, we're hearing another perspective. Some Raymond and Bolton residents voiced their concerns w...
May 29, 2024
Jackson family traumatized after carjacking outside home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson family has been traumatized after they were carjacked in the driveway of their home, and the incident was captured on their security camera. Heather Allen said she ha...
May 29, 2024
Wingfield High closes its doors for the final time
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Wednesday was a bittersweet day for the faculty, staff and students of Wingfield High School in Jackson. The high school closed its doors for he final time. Many gathered to ho...
May 29, 2024