Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi man accused of touching a child for lustful purposes
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies arrested a man for allegedly touching a child for lustful purposes. JPD works to identify suspect in Clinton Avenue homicide Adams County Sheriff Tra...
Apr 15, 2024
JPD works to identify suspect in Clinton Avenue homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are working to identify a suspect in connection to a homicide that happened on Friday, April 12. The shooting happened on Clinton Avenue near Fryant Avenue. The ...
Apr 15, 2024
Attorney demands action after Canton student was allegedly assaulted by staffer
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - An attorney and the family of a Mississippi student, who was allegedly assaulted by a staffer, demanded answers and action. Fifteen-year-old Cantanna Francois, her mother, and A...
Apr 15, 2024
JSU Women's Basketball Team recognized by Hinds County supervisors
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors recognized the Jackson State Women's Basketball Team on Monday. The team had a historic season, going undefeated in the SWAC before w...
Apr 15, 2024
Canton police chief calls for solutions after recent homicide
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton leaders are working to get a grip on crime after a 28-year-old man was killed. Police said Temika Perry was shot near Clarence Court and Ricks Drive on Sunday, April 14 j...
Apr 15, 2024
Mississippi medical cannabis research facility approved
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - A bill that establishes a medical cannabis research facility at the University of Mississippi has been signed into law. The university, located in Oxford, is home to the Nationa...
Apr 15, 2024
Some H&R Block users report filing issues on tax deadline day
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- Popular tax preparer H&R Block experienced issues with the company's electronic filing software Monday as many tried to submit their taxes by the end of day on April 15. ...
Apr 15, 2024
1 dead, 11 wounded in late night Warehouse District mass shooting
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - A mass shooting in the Warehouse District claimed a woman's life and wounded 11 others. The New Orleans Police Department reports it happened around 12 a.m. in the 800 block of So...
Apr 15, 2024
Hattiesburg woman accused of fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Special Agents from the State Auditor's Office arrested a woman for submitting fraudulent certifications to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). State ...
Apr 15, 2024
Man arrested for stabbing at Adams County apartment complex
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies arrested a man after he allegedly stabbed another at an apartment complex. The incident happened at Riverwood Manor Apartments on Sunday, April 14. M...
Apr 14, 2024