Category Archives: WJTV
37 people connected to a deadly prison-based Mississippi gang have been convicted, prosecutors say
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - All 37 people facing charges in connection with a deadly prison-based gang that sold drugs and committed violent crimes inside and outside of Mississippi lockups have been convict...
Oct 21, 2023
Madison police arrest 5 for attempting to pass fraudulent checks
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police arrested five suspects for attempting to pass fraudulent checks. On Tuesday, October 17, police received a call about a person attempting to pass fraudulent chec...
Oct 21, 2023
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
Gas prices continue to fall nationwide despite concerns that conflict in the Middle East could tip into territory where the U.S. would place stricter sanctions on oil-producing countries like Iran.Gas...
Oct 21, 2023
Four fires block lanes of I-55 in Copiah County
UPDATE: COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) said the fires were 80% contained as of Friday evening. They plan to keep an eye on the area on Saturday,...
Oct 20, 2023
Attempted murder suspect linked to 2021 Amory homicide
AMORY, Miss. (WJTV) - Amory police arrested a man in connection to a 2021 homicide, as well a recent attempted murder case. On October 19, police responded to an assault on Hatley Road. The female vic...
Oct 20, 2023
Port of Vicksburg restricts operations due to low water level
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi River level hit -1.23 at Vicksburg on Thursday, October 19. The Vicksburg Post reported the Port of Vicksburg is operating under a restricted capacity. The ri...
Oct 20, 2023
Jackson police introduce new GPS launcher system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Police Department (JPD) held a swearing ceremony and introduced a new tool for officers to use when patrolling. On Friday, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade welcomed...
Oct 20, 2023
Texas man reunites with three dogs stolen in Jackson
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Dalton Vicar, of Texas, said he has been reunited with his three dogs that were stolen, along with his truck, from the Walmart in Jackson. He said a woman found his dog...
Oct 20, 2023
Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty to a felony on Friday just as jury selection was getting underway in his trial on charges accusing him of participating in efforts to overturn Don...
Oct 20, 2023
2nd suspect arrested in shooting death of Jackson State student
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Jackson State University (JSU) student Jaylen Burns. JSU officials said members of the JSU Department ...
Oct 20, 2023