Category Archives: WJTV
Man sentenced for kidnapping after escaping from MDOC
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An inmate, who escaped from the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) in August 2022, pled guilty to two counts of kidnapping. Rankin County District Attorney Bubb...
Jul 31, 2023
Moe's Southwest Grill to open Brandon location
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new restaurant will open in Brandon in August! Moe's Southwest Grill will hold a grand opening on August 25, 2023. The business will be located on Stribling Lane next to the ...
Jul 31, 2023
Alabama couple arrested after chase ends in Jackson
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police arrested a man and woman from Alabama after a chase on Monday, July 31. Police said just after 9:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of suspects in a vehicle...
Jul 31, 2023
Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens dies at age 70 after cancer fight
(WFLA) -- Paul Reubens, known for his role in the Pee-wee Herman films, has died at age 70, according to posts on the Pee-wee Herman social media pages. According to a statement on Facebook, the actor...
Jul 31, 2023
How can you save on your Entergy Mississippi bill during the summer?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With summer in full swing in Mississippi, many usually see their energy bills trend up. Increasing energy usage during record-breaking temperatures can lead to higher bills. Le...
Jul 31, 2023
Mississippi SNAP recipients urged to report EBT thefts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) said they're aware of multiple reports of persons gaining access to individuals' SNAP EBT (Electronic Benefits ...
Jul 31, 2023
Mississippi again ranks first in nation for stillbirths, new data shows
Mississippi continues to rank first in the nation in fetal deaths, according to 2021 data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week. The report examined deaths of fetuses in...
Jul 31, 2023
Copiah County deputies search for missing Hazlehurst man
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies are searching for a missing 50-year-old man. Kayla Crawford's husband arrested: Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office Investigators said Michael Templeton, of H...
Jul 31, 2023
Kayla Crawford's husband arrested: Mobile Co. Sheriff's Office
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) -- Kayla Crawford's husband was taken into custody in Mobile County Monday morning, according to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. George County Investigators questioned McIntosh...
Jul 31, 2023
New director named for Henley-Young Center
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A new director has been named for the Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center. On Monday, July 31, Dedria Black was named the new director. Her first day on the job wi...
Jul 31, 2023