Category Archives: WJTV
Yazoo City man shot, killed while walking dog
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City police are investigating after a man was shot and killed while walking his dog. The incident happened just before 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 1 on 13th Street. ...
Oct 02, 2023
Terry Gann named Yazoo City police chief
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - A new police chief has been named for Yazoo City. According to officials, Terry Gann was appointed as the police chief during a board meeting in late September 2023. Officia...
Oct 02, 2023
Ole Miss fined $100,000 after fans storm field after win against LSU
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced Ole Miss will be fined after fans stormed the field following the football team's victory over Louisiana State University (LSU) on Sa...
Oct 02, 2023
Man sentenced for Simpson County crash that killed two teens
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has been sentenced in connection to a Simpson County crash that caused the deaths of two high school seniors in 2021. Vicksburg Daily News reported Joseph Franklin...
Oct 02, 2023
Trump in court for New York fraud trial: live updates
Former President Trump is facing a trial Monday in New York in a sweeping civil case that could jeopardize his control over some of his most famed properties. A judge last week determined Trump had be...
Oct 02, 2023
Man hit, killed on I-20 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit-and-killed by a vehicle. Officer Sam Brown said the incident happened on Interstate 20 East near Gallatin Street. He...
Oct 01, 2023
Two arrested, victim airlifted after Byram chase ends in crash
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were arrested after a chase started in Byram. The chase happened on Saturday, September 30 after officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle. Lexington chase ends in t...
Oct 01, 2023
Hundreds attend annual WellsFest in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of Jackson's major fall festivals was held on Saturday, September 30. Hundreds of people came out for WellsFest at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park. The free event was hosted by Wel...
Oct 01, 2023
SNAP food stamp eligibility is changing: Do you qualify now?
(NEXSTAR) - Starting Oct. 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is raising its income limits, meaning people who previously weren't eligible to receive grocery assistance may now quali...
Oct 01, 2023
Powerball: Jackpot rises to $1.04 billion after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.04 billion after no players hit it big Saturday night, continuing a stretch of lottery futility lasting for more than two month...
Oct 01, 2023