Category Archives: WJTV
Teen sentenced for fatal DUI crash in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A teenager has been sentenced in connection to a fatal DUI crash in Rankin County. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Colby Jame...
Apr 02, 2024
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.09 billion as 3-month winless streak continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched the six numbers drawn Monday night, continuing a three-month winless streak for the top pr...
Apr 02, 2024
Powerball: Winning numbers drawn for the $1 billion jackpot
(NEXSTAR) - This is not an April Fool's joke: The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion, the fifth-largest grand prize in the game's history. But will anyone hit it big? The winning ...
Apr 01, 2024
Family pleads for help to find missing Belhaven man
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - It's been a week, and a Belhaven man is still missing. The family of 37-year-old Dau Mabil said they're trying to figure out what happened to him. His wife, Karissa, said he le...
Apr 01, 2024
Mississippi early voting bill dies without vote
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An effort to implement no-excuse early voting in Mississippi has died in the State Legislature. A House committee opted not to bring the bill up before Tuesday's deadline. What...
Apr 01, 2024
Hinds County supervisors delay plan to merge voting precincts
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors decided to delay a voting precinct merger plan. Supervisor Wanda Evers, District 4, motioned on Monday to rescind the board's Februar...
Apr 01, 2024
Madison County aims to recover most of $2.7 million stolen in cyber scam
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker said nearly all of the $2.7 million stolen during a recent cyber scam will soon be back in the county's account. The sheriff added th...
Apr 01, 2024
Three injured in shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three people were injured during a shooting at a Jackson gas station. The shooting happened at a gas station on Clinton Boulevard on Monday, April 1. Jackson Police Chief Josep...
Apr 01, 2024
Man accused of terrorizing South Jackson with kidnappings, armed robberies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade released additional information about the man who was arrested and charged with armed robbery and kidnapping. Detective Tommie Brown said offic...
Apr 01, 2024
Eclipse 2024: Where to watch in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With just days left until the April 8 solar eclipse, organizations and groups are preparing to host viewing events in Mississippi. As the moon blocks the sun's light durin...
Apr 01, 2024