Category Archives: WJTV
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
Driver arrested after guns found during Richland traffic stop
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Richland police arrested a driver after guns were discovered inside the man's vehicle this weekend. On December 29, a Richland police officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 49 f...
Jan 01, 2024
Powerball jackpot reaches $810 million to start 2024: What to know ahead of next drawing
(NEXSTAR) - A Powerball player (or players) could begin 2024 on a high note: the current jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $810 million ahead of the next drawing. The current jackpot has been buil...
Jan 01, 2024