Category Archives: WJTV
Powerball jackpot nears $600M: When is the next drawing?
(NEXSTAR) - Without a winner in Wednesday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot has rolled again, reaching an estimated $596 million ahead of the next drawing. No ticket matched the winning numbers of 22, ...
Sep 14, 2023
Wilkinson County inmate escapes from work center
WILKINSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An inmate in Wilkinson County escaped from the Wilkinson County Community Work Center in Woodville. Deputies said Christopher Diaz, 32, escaped on Wednesday, September...
Sep 14, 2023
Family tied up, held at gunpoint during alleged home robbery in California
(KTLA) - A family in Orange County, California was held at gunpoint earlier this week by four armed robbers who allegedly broke into their home, used a stun gun on one of the victims, tied them up, an...
Sep 13, 2023
Former MPD officers federally charged in Nichols case enter not guilty pleas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --- Four of the five officers federally indicted following the death of Tyre Nichols entered pleas of not guilty Wednesday. In federal court, we were not allowed to bring cameras...
Sep 13, 2023
Reeves draws business endorsement as Presley campaigns on coast
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In less than two months, Mississippi voters will head to the polls to vote in the November General Election. Until then, the candidates in the gubernatorial race will travel ac...
Sep 13, 2023
Mississippi farmers sell cattle due to drought
FOREST, Miss. (WJTV) - Farmers across Mississippi have begun selling their cattle due to the drought. More than 3,000 heads of cattle were sold on Monday in Forest, Mississippi, at Tadlock Stockyard. ...
Sep 13, 2023
Man sentenced for molesting girl in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has been sentenced for molesting a six-year-old girl in Adams County. Norvill Box (Courtesy: Adams County Jail) District Attorney Shameca Collins said Norvill Box II...
Sep 13, 2023
Buc-ee's breaks ground on first Mississippi location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Buc-ee's broke ground on its new travel center in Harrison County, Mississippi! In about 16 months, the state's first Buc-ee's location will be open off of Menge Avenue...
Sep 13, 2023
Fall allergies in Mississippi may be worse due to hot, dry summer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the fall season approaches in Mississippi, many people are looking forward to the cooler temperatures. However, the season also brings an increase in allergy symptoms. Due t...
Sep 13, 2023
Hinds, Rankin counties receive pavement rehabilitation projects
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced several critical pavement rehabilitation projects in central Mississippi during a recent Mississippi Transportatio...
Sep 13, 2023