Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi woman accused of stealing $70K in SNAP benefits
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Pike County woman was arrested after officials said she received nearly $70,000 in a SNAP fraud case. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS) sa...
May 09, 2024
Senatobia mother says two teen daughters wrongfully arrested by police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Senatobia mother is demanding justice after she says her two daughters were wrongfully arrested and taken to juvenile lock-up. On Wednesday, Shanecia Miller was standing outside the...
May 09, 2024
Rapper Jucee Froot indicted on drug charge in MS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis rapper Jucee Froot has been indicted on a felony drug charge involving "magic mushrooms," authorities in DeSoto County, Mississippi said Wednesday. Terrica Alexander, 29, of M...
May 09, 2024
Jackson police arrest man after victim shot in head
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a suspect after a shooting at an apartment complex. The shooting happened in the 300 block of Raymond Road on Wednesday, May 8. Detective Tommie Brown s...
May 09, 2024
Jackson residents encouraged to prepare for Thursday's storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With severe weather expected to make its way to the Jackson metro area on Thursday, May 8, it's best to be weather aware. Preparation is key. With strong winds and hail expecte...
May 08, 2024
Crews close Jackson street due to large sinkhole
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water announced a temporary road closure on Paden Street due to a large sinkhole. Crews are working to repair the sewer line on Paden Street between Cummins Street and West...
May 08, 2024
Squatted vehicles will soon be banned in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - "Squatted vehicles" will soon be banned in Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) recently signed House Bill 349, which goes into effect on July 1, 2024. PERS bill awaits ...
May 08, 2024
Man arrested for fatal shooting on Gordon Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man in connection to a recent homicide on Gordon Street. Detective Tommie Brown said Larry Stewart, 44, was arrested and charged with murder and drive...
May 08, 2024
New Jackson parking meters get mixed response
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For years, the City of Jackson has lost an untold amount of revenue because of broken parking meters in the downtown area. Now, city leaders hope to fix that with new touchscre...
May 08, 2024
Rankin County sheriff, others accused of excessive force in new lawsuit
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Rankin County sheriff faces a new lawsuit over allegations of excessive force against a man in custody. Attorneys for Christopher Bobby Adams filed the suit in U.S. D...
May 08, 2024