Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson man sentenced for firing shots at officers during chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon while firing at officers during a chase. According to court documents, on Jul...
Mar 28, 2024
State Route 28 bridge will be closed for several months
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On March 20, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) was forced to shut down the State Route 28 bridge over the Pearl River at the Copiah/Simpson County line. The b...
Mar 28, 2024
Three teens arrested for shooting death of 14-year-old in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the Rankin County teenagers accused of killing a 14-year-old in Jackson appeared in court Thursday morning. Maxle Mooneyham, 16, received a $1.5 million bond during his ...
Mar 28, 2024
Jackson man convicted of killing another over iPhone, money
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man was found guilty in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in July 2018. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Terrance Longino was convicted on a ...
Mar 28, 2024
Mississippi man found guilty of injuring 10-week-old daughter
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 24-year-old man was found guilty of one count of felonious child abuse in Rankin County. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said Timothy Warr...
Mar 28, 2024
Still climbing: Powerball jackpot increases to $935 million after no one wins the top prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (NEXSTAR) - The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $935 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Wednesday night. The numbers selected were: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and ...
Mar 28, 2024
Two Rankin County teens arrested for shooting death of 14-year-old in Jackson
Editor's Note: Jackson police announced a correction to one of the suspect's names. The following story has been updated. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced two teenagers were arrested i...
Mar 27, 2024
Anthony Fox files lawsuit after conviction is reversed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Jackson police officer, who was recently released from prison after his conviction was reversed, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Mississippi. Francis S. Sprin...
Mar 27, 2024
14-year-old killed in Jackson was Northwest Rankin Middle School student
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating the shooting death of a 14-year-old Northwest Rankin Middle School student. Police said Cameron Horne Crook was shot and killed in the 3500 blo...
Mar 27, 2024
Mississippi Senate committee passes their version of Medicaid expansion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee passed their version of Medicaid expansion on Wednesday. The Senate version differs greatly from the House bill that passed earlier th...
Mar 27, 2024