Category Archives: WJTV
Natchez man charged with fleeing Starkville police into Walmart
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Starkville police arrested a Natchez man after a chase ended inside a Walmart. Police said Nickolas Jackson, 19, threatened a woman with a gun at the Sprint Mart on Highway ...
Nov 14, 2023
Finalists announced for 2023 C Spire Conerly Trophy
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 10 finalists for the 2023 C Spire Conerly Trophy have been announced. The C Spire Conerly Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding college football player in Mis...
Nov 14, 2023
Mississippi SNAP, TANF accounts will transfer to new portal
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) are informing clients participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance...
Nov 14, 2023
At least three dead, multiple hurt in fiery I-70 crash involving bus and semi
ETNA, Ohio (WCMH) - At least three people died and 15 were injured Tuesday morning when a semi crashed into the rear of a charter bus carrying high school students. The crash caused the semi to catch ...
Nov 14, 2023
Two inmates walkaway from FCI Yazoo City Low’s Satellite Camp
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities are searching for two inmates who are missing from the satellite camp adjacent to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Yazoo City Low in Mississippi. Off...
Nov 14, 2023
Son of former Miss Mississippi charged with murdering wife, in-laws
Samuel Bond Haskell IV, 35, has been formally charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office with three counts of murder in connection with the death of his wife and her parents in Tarza...
Nov 13, 2023
Man dies after being shot multiple times in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times and died from his injuries. The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13 in the 100 b...
Nov 13, 2023
Silver Alert canceled for 56-year-old Magee woman
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued for Tina Mae Barnes has been canceled. She has been located and is safe, according to MBI. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Inv...
Nov 13, 2023
Man arrested after chase ends in crash in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested after a chase involving Capitol police on Monday, November 13. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said off...
Nov 13, 2023
What's next for Lexington citizens amid DOJ investigation?
LEXINGTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and Lexington citizens hope change will be on the way for the city's police department. Last week, officials with the Justice Departm...
Nov 13, 2023