Category Archives: WJTV
Attorney General Garland appoints a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he is appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 e...
Aug 11, 2023
Vicksburg's Fun Lanes bowling alley closes
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Fun Lanes bowling alley, located in the Vicksburg Mall, has closed. Margaritaville Casino sold to new owner Vicksburg Daily News reported the general manager of Vicksburg...
Aug 11, 2023
Two arrested for Polk Street shooting in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men were arrested in connection to a shooting that happened on Polk Street in Vicksburg. Vicksburg Daily News reported the suspects were arrested for the shooting that ha...
Aug 11, 2023
Two men killed in "ambush-style" murder in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were shot and killed in Adams County during an "ambush-style" murder, according to the sheriff. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the victims were identif...
Aug 11, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 11-13
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 (August 11-13) around Mississippi. Cen...
Aug 11, 2023
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center designated as burn center
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center announced the hospital received official designation as a Mississippi Burn Center. This designation helps fill the hole that...
Aug 10, 2023
3 hog hunters die while trying to rescue dog that fell into hole in Texas corn field
BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - The sheriff in Bastrop County, Texas, called it a "sad tragedy" while describing the lengthy recovery efforts it took to pull the bodies of three people and a dog from a...
Aug 10, 2023
15 people become American citizens in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Fifteen people can now call themselves Americans after they were sworn-in during a naturalization ceremony at the Thad Cochran U.S. Courthouse. The individuals came from 10 dif...
Aug 10, 2023
Man dies from gunshot injuries after being found in wrecked car
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a man was found inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds on Thursday, August 10. Officer Sam Brown said officers responded to the scene on the Intersta...
Aug 10, 2023
Civil suit can continue against corrupt former deputy linked to death of Mississippi man
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A civil suit can continue against a former Mississippi deputy who pleaded guilty on Aug. 3 to torturing two Black men and shooting one of them in the mouth, with the suit allegin...
Aug 10, 2023