Category Archives: WJTV
11-year-old accused of firing gun near Lincoln County school bus
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An 11-year-old is expected to face charges in Lincoln County after allegedly firing a gun at or toward a school bus. Lincoln County deputies said they received a report ...
Aug 31, 2023
Jackson Airbnb damaged in fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon. The fire happened at an Airbnb on Lynwood Drive at St. Richards Drive around 1:30 p.m. According to firefight...
Aug 31, 2023
Jones County deputies search for missing 17-year-old
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies are searching for a missing 17-year-old boy. Jaden Gunner Williamson is described as 5' 10" in height, weighs approximately 163 pounds, with brown ha...
Aug 31, 2023
Former Madison County engineer files for bankruptcy
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The former Madison County engineer, who is facing federal bribery and wire fraud charges, filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Alabama. The Madison County Journal reported...
Aug 31, 2023
Two Hinds County inmates captured after escape from work center
UPDATE: HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said two escapees have been captured. According to the sheriff, Anthony Peavy and Frisco Lyons were captured in a wooded area near...
Aug 31, 2023
Planning to travel for Labor Day? MDOT has some safety tips
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Labor Day marks the end of summer for many, and many Mississippians are expected to travel during the holiday. The Mississippi Department of Transportation's (MDOT) goal is to ...
Aug 31, 2023
Mississippi reports seven human cases of West Nile Virus
Editor's Note: MSDH reported seven human cases of West Nile Virus in Mississippi as of Aug. 31, 2023. The following story has been updated. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Seven human cases of the West Nile V...
Aug 31, 2023
Dixie Electric crews to help restore power in Florida
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - On Thursday, August 31, 17 Dixie Electric line workers headed to aid in power restoration in Florida after Hurricane Idalia hit the state. Central Florida Electric Cooperat...
Aug 31, 2023
Clinton police release surveillance of bank robbery suspect
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton police released additional surveillance video of a bank robbery suspect. Police said the man robbed the Trustmark bank, located at 203 Clinton Boulevard, just before 2:...
Aug 31, 2023
Cities with the most expensive homes in Mississippi
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reachin...
Aug 31, 2023