Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi sees spike in flu activity ahead of Christmas
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said flu activity continues to climb rapidly in the state. Flu is a seasonal threat that can result in extended...
Dec 15, 2023
Agents recover stolen tractor in Scott County
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Agents with the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) announced a stolen tractor was recovered in Scott County. On Tuesday, December 12, MALTB in...
Dec 15, 2023
Four escape from Jones County house fire
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Four people escaped from a Jones County house fire on Thursday, December 14. The fire happened at a home on Highway 590 in Ellisville. When firefighters arrived, they foun...
Dec 15, 2023
Vicksburg man sentenced for attempted statutory rape
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg man was sentenced for attempted statutory rape of a child under 14. Vicksburg Daily News reported James Cole was sentenced to 50 years in prison with 20 years sus...
Dec 15, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: December 15-17
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 (December 15-17) around Mississippi. C...
Dec 15, 2023
Mississippi woman claims son was abused by bus driver
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - The Jefferson Davis County School District launched an investigation after a parent claimed her son was physically harmed by a bus driver. "My son told me that h...
Dec 14, 2023
Poore addresses plans for Madison County Schools
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Addressing teacher shortages, maintaining a standard of excellence and enforcing safety are some of the elements the future superintendent of Madison County Schools plan...
Dec 14, 2023
Man sentenced to 10 years for taking Mississippi teen to Louisiana for sex
OXFORD, Miss. (WREG) --- A Louisiana man was sentenced to ten years in prison Thursday for taking a Mississippi teen across state lines for sexual purposes, the U.S. District Attorney's Office announc...
Dec 14, 2023
Inmate dies at Lafayette County, MS jail
LAFAYETTE, Miss. (WREG) --- The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office is investigating after an inmate died at the county jail Tuesday. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office, on December 12, ...
Dec 14, 2023
Grand jury: No criminal conduct in case of Mississippi boy shot by officer
INDIANOLA, Miss. (WJTV) - A grand jury in Mississippi found that there was no criminal conduct on behalf of the officer involved in the shooting of an 11-year-old boy. The Mississippi Attorney General...
Dec 14, 2023