Category Archives: WJTV

Mississippians warned about 'Missed Delivery' scam
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) warned Mississippians to be aware of unsolicited "missed delivery" notification scams as they increase during the holiday season. "Sadly, ...
Kristopher White Dec 04, 2023

DOJ investigates abuse by Rankin County Sheriff's Office
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Department of Justice is requesting information from the public regarding allegations of abuse by the Rankin County Sheriff's Office. This comes after six former offi...
Sethanie Smith Dec 04, 2023

Mississippi dog fighting ring busted, 29 dogs confiscated
PANOLA CO., Miss. --- The Panola County Sheriff's Office reportedly busted a dog fighting ring in Como Saturday night. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to the scene on Rayburn Roa...
Megan Fayard Dec 04, 2023

Penn State to face Ole Miss for first time in another Big Ten-SEC matchup for Peach Bowl
No. 11 Mississippi (10-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) vs. No. 10 Penn State (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten), Dec. 30, 12 p.m. ET LOCATION: Atlanta TOP PLAYERS Mississippi: RB Quinshon Judkins, 1,052 rushing...
The Associated Press Dec 03, 2023

3 adults, 2 teens injured in McComb gas station shooting
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - Three adults and two juveniles were injured during a drive-by shooting at a McComb gas station. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said the shooting happened at the intersection of P...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 03, 2023

Best public colleges in Mississippi
If you're going to go to college-or send your child to college-you want to choose the best one. But what exactly that means is different for each person. There are a lot of factors, including how big ...
Stacker Dec 03, 2023

Mississippi inmate escapes after court appearance
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) said authorities are searching for a state prisoner who escaped in Lauderdale County. According to MDO...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 02, 2023

JXN Water announces temporary closures for streets
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water officials announced temporary lane and road closures for the replacement of water transmission valves and water lines. There will be lane closures on North and South ...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 02, 2023

Pearl using cameras to target uninsured drivers
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Pearl has partnered with Securix Mississippi to use existing traffic safety cameras to read license plates that will verify if a vehicle has insurance. Leaders said p...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 02, 2023

How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
Gasoline prices have remained low in recent months relative to the past year as Americans look forward to the holiday season.Prices fell for several consecutive months since the end of the summer due ...
Stacker Dec 02, 2023
