Category Archives: WJTV
Biloxi man arrested after five-hour standoff
BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - A Biloxi man was arrested after a five-hour standoff. According to Biloxi police, officers were dispatched to a home on Woodland Hills Drive on December 31, 2023, after receivin...
Jan 02, 2024
One fatal crash reported during MHP's New Year's Holiday Period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to one fatal crash during the New Year's Holiday Period. The enforcement period began Saturday, December 30, 2023, and concluded ...
Jan 02, 2024
Jackson woman killed in Claiborne County crash involving deer
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson woman was killed during a crash in Claiborne County involving a deer. The crash happened just before 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2 on U.S. 61 South near Ol...
Jan 02, 2024
Republican-led Mississippi Legislature begins 4-year term with new leadership in the House
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature began its annual session Tuesday, as all members were sworn in for a four-year term and the House chose new leaders after the pr...
Jan 02, 2024
UMMC welcomes first baby of 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson welcomed its first baby of 2024. Nutramigen baby formula powder recalled over possible bacterial contamination In...
Jan 02, 2024
Single $842.4 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS/NEXSTAR) - A Powerball player who purchased a ticket in Michigan has won the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history. The winning numbers in the New Year's Day drawing were 12...
Jan 02, 2024
Man wanted for killing Scott County woman accused of robbing Woodville Subway
WILKINSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing an elderly woman in Scott County allegedly robbed a Subway in Woodville, Mississippi. Authorities said Sammy Patrick robbed the Subway short...
Jan 01, 2024
Jackson police chief wants to lower homicide rates in 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, held a 'Stop the Violence' motorcade in South Jackson on Monday, January 1. The motorcade started at Lanier High School and ende...
Jan 01, 2024
Silver Alert canceled for 20-year-old Canton man
UPDATE: CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued for Justin Dallas has been canceled. He has been located and is safe, according to MBI. CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Silver Alert has been issued for...
Jan 01, 2024
New court in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital temporarily blocked
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay that temporarily blocked the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court from going into effect. The stay was grant...
Jan 01, 2024