Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi woman known for crashing weddings, stealing gifts dies
ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. --- A north Mississippi woman who came to be known as the "Southeast Wedding Crasher" has died. The Alcorn County Coroner confirmed that 57-year-old Sandra Henson died on February...
Feb 17, 2024
Former Economy Inn managers sentenced on drug charges
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - Two former managers for the Economy Inn in Bay St. Louis were sentenced for their involvement in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Pros...
Feb 17, 2024
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
Refinery troubles are driving the average price of gasoline up at the quickest pace in months, according to AAA data.Drivers in Midwestern states are seeing the largest impact after a Whiting, Indiana...
Feb 17, 2024
Vicksburg to celebrate 130 years of Coca-Cola
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg is gearing up for a weeklong celebration to mark the 130th anniversary of the bottling of Coca-Cola in the River City. Coca-Cola was first bottled in downtown Vicks...
Feb 16, 2024
Sgt. Harold Hammett laid to rest in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - After more than eight decades, a World War II Marine from Hattiesburg has been laid to rest. The remains of Marine Corps Sgt. Harold Hammett were buried at Roseland Park Ce...
Feb 16, 2024
Human remains found near Camp Shelby in 2022 identified
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Forrest County deputies said the skeletal remains that were located in a wooded area near Camp Shelby in 2022 have been identified. According to investigators, the remai...
Feb 16, 2024
Body found on Rosemary Avenue in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a body was found on Rosemary Avenue. Jackson police officer seriously injured after being hit by car, suspect in custody The unidentified...
Feb 16, 2024
Jackson police officer injured after being hit by car, suspect in custody
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson police officer was injured after being hit by a suspect's car on Friday, February 16. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the injured officer, Anthony Johnson, is t...
Feb 16, 2024
Southaven kidnapping suspect, victim found in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- The suspect and the victim of a kidnapping in Southaven were found after a police chase and crash in Whitehaven Thursday afternoon. Just after noon Thursday, Southaven Police receiv...
Feb 16, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: February 16-18
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (February 16-18) around Mississippi. C...
Feb 16, 2024