Category Archives: WJTV
Pregnant 18-year-old injured in Lexington shooting
LEXINGTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lexington police are investigating after a pregnant woman was shot. The incident happened on the square near Yazoo Street around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21. Mississipp...
Nov 22, 2023
Jackson Salvation Army vehicles targeted by thieves
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Salvation Army in Jackson said thieves targeted their vehicles ahead of the holiday season. According to officials with the organization, the suspects cut thro...
Nov 22, 2023
Mississippi drops charges in killing of former state lawmaker but says new charges are possible
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi prosecutors have dismissed indictments against a man in the shooting death of a former state lawmaker and the earlier burning of a building, saying they nee...
Nov 22, 2023
No sign of terrorism in deadly car crash, explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing: NY governor
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) - A vehicle speeding toward a U.S.-Canada bridge from the American side crashed and exploded at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people and prompting ...
Nov 22, 2023
What grocery stores are open for Thanksgiving 2023?
(NEXSTAR) - Forgot an item for your Thanksgiving meal? Or maybe you burned the turkey and are searching for a replacement item (like America's preferred frozen pizza)? Have no fear - some grocer...
Nov 22, 2023
Bond set for Vicksburg man charged in July 2023 homicide
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond was set for the man charged in connection to a July 2023 homicide in Vicksburg. Perrion Johnson (Courtesy: Vicksburg Police Dept.) Vicksburg police said Perrion Johnson,...
Nov 22, 2023
Mississippi children had 'elevated blood lead levels' from recalled applesauce pouches
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - At least five Mississippi families with children have been affected by recalled applesauce pouches, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). Officials sa...
Nov 22, 2023
SNAP replacement benefits available for Mississippians affected by November 20 storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households that experienced a power outage of more than six hours due to the November 20 storms can request a replacement of SN...
Nov 22, 2023
Two charged with capital murder in death of Mississippi infant
HOUSTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people in Mississippi have been charged with capital murder in connection to the death of a three-month-old infant. Houston Police Chief Alberto Davis said they were dispat...
Nov 22, 2023
Did Rankin sheriff play a role in ex-Capitol police officer’s DUI acquittal? Authorities want to know.
Two state officials confirmed to Mississippi Today that state and federal authorities are examining what role, if any, Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey played in the August acquittal of former Capit...
Nov 22, 2023