Category Archives: WJTV

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...
KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press 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 ...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 20, 2023

Vicksburg police investigate after person shot in leg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a person was shot in the leg. The Vicksburg Daily News reported police responded to the scene just before 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct...
Kristopher White Oct 20, 2023

Bond denied for 19-year-old accused of killing Jackson State student
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 19-year-old Jones College student accused of killing a Jackson State University (JSU) student appeared in court on Friday, October 20 for his initial hearing. A judge denie...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 20, 2023

One killed in crash on Natchez Trace Parkway in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police responded to a fatal accident on the Natchez Trace Parkway on Friday, October 20. The crash occurred on the Natchez Trace between Interstate 55 and Highway 5...
Sethanie Smith Oct 20, 2023

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: October 20-22
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 (October 20-22) around Mississippi. Ce...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 20, 2023

Tennessee police officer arrested for strong-arm robbery in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --- A Piperton, Tennessee, police officer is off the job after being arrested for a strong-arm robbery in Cleveland, Mississippi, over the weekend. Piperton Police Chief Jonathan...
Melissa Moon Oct 20, 2023

Jordan loses third Speaker vote: Live coverage
GOP Speaker nominee Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) once again fell short of the Speakership Friday in a third vote, continuing the two-week-long stalemate that has plunged the chamber into chaos. Jordan bled mor...
The Hill staff Oct 20, 2023

Three shoplifting suspects in custody after chase in Madison County
UPDATE: MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police announced the two men wanted in connection to a shoplifting case and a chase have been captured. Police said Daimond Hill, 23, of Memphis, Tenness...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 19, 2023

Biden to make prime-time case to skeptical public on Ukraine, Israel
President Biden is set to deploy the bully pulpit in his push to maintain America's support for Ukraine and lay out a vision for the U.S.'s role in the unfolding war between Israel and Hamas. Recent p...
Ellen Mitchell Oct 19, 2023
