Category Archives: WJTV
Man sentenced in death of woman at Economy Inn in Jackson
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 76-year-old man pled guilty in connection to the shooting death of a 20-year-old woman. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Clyde Hawkins was charged with sec...
Jan 29, 2024
Bond set at $2 million for Brandon man accused of killing spouse
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond has been set for the man accused of killing his spouse in Brandon. Investigators said 35-year-old Tyler Gorrell made his initial appearance on Monday, January 29. His bond...
Jan 29, 2024
Richland police arrest 3 Texas teens for auto burglaries
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Richland police arrested three Texas teens for multiple auto burglaries and malicious mischief. On Saturday, January 27, Richland Police Chief Nick McLendon said officers were...
Jan 29, 2024
Three men rescued after boat capsizes in Pearl River
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss (WJTV) - Three men were saved after their boat capsized in Lawrence County. Officials with the Lawrence County Fire Service said they responded to the incident just before 9:30 a...
Jan 29, 2024
Water shutoff in Terry while crews repair leak
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders in the Town of Terry reported a major leak on North Utica Street on Monday, January 29. Flash Flood Watch issued for potential failure of MS dam Officials said due...
Jan 29, 2024
Brookhaven fight leads to fatal shooting
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - One man was killed and another was injured during a shooting in Brookhaven. The Daily Leader reported the shooting happened just after midnight on Sunday, January 28 at a ho...
Jan 29, 2024
Flash Flood Watch issued for potential failure of MS dam
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Flash Flood Watch has been issued until further notice for the potential failure of the Arkabutla Dam on the Coldwater River. The dam is located in Desoto and Tate counties in North...
Jan 28, 2024
Man killed in shooting on Bay Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed. Officer Sam Brown said police responded to the shooting that occurred on Bay Street near Ridgway Street around...
Jan 28, 2024
Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in Jackson after chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect was injured during an officer-involved shooting after a chase in Jackson. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said t...
Jan 28, 2024
Chiefs, 49ers advance to Super Bowl
(NEXSTAR) -- The stage is nearly set in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII, with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers ready to compete for the Lombardi Trophy. After what started as a tigh...
Jan 28, 2024