Category Archives: WJTV
Ridgeland woman convicted on two counts of felony child abuse
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 36-year-old Ridgeland woman was convicted on two counts of felonious abuse of a child. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said Akilah Watson...
Mar 26, 2024
One killed in Vicksburg crash after hitting tree
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed during a single-vehicle crash in Vicksburg. Vicksburg Daily News reported the crash happened on Washington Street near Bridge Street around 9:00 p.m. on...
Mar 26, 2024
Jackson's only City Engineer has resigned
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City Engineer for Jackson has resigned. According to city officials, Robert Lee's last day in the position will be on April 21, 2024. Lee is the only City Engineer for the ...
Mar 26, 2024
Two suspects in custody after shots fired in DeSoto County
UPDATE -- Two suspects are in custody according to the Southaven Police Department. They have been identified as 19-year-old Lamottis Simms Jr. and 18-year-old Franshawn Brown. Both suspects have been...
Mar 26, 2024
6 presumed dead after cargo ship causes Baltimore bridge to collapse
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to show that Grace Ocean Private owns the ship. BALTIMORE (AP) - Six people are missing and presumed dead after a cargo ship lost power and rammed into a m...
Mar 26, 2024
Powerball: Here are the winning numbers for the $800 million jackpot
(NEXSTAR) - It's time to see if you're a lucky Powerball winner. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Monday, March 25, were: 7, 11, 19, 53 and 68. The Powerball was 23, and the PowerPlay ...
Mar 25, 2024
Entergy Mississippi reports thousands of power outages
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thousands of power outages have been reported in Central Mississippi as severe storms moved through the state on Monday, March 25. Entergy Mississippi reported more than 7,200 ...
Mar 25, 2024
Jackson woman pleads guilty to fatal shooting at gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson woman pled guilty to second degree murder moments before her trial began. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Lashundra Bass was an accomplice to the murde...
Mar 25, 2024
Jackson man convicted of beating pregnant ex-girlfriend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man was found guilty of beating his former girlfriend while she was pregnant. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced Lonzell Williams was found guilty of...
Mar 25, 2024
Mississippi lawmakers try to eliminate federally-mandated tests
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A bill that would change the standardized testing regimen for Mississippi high school juniors and seniors passed the Mississippi Senate this month. Senate Bill 2689 would get r...
Mar 25, 2024