Category Archives: WJTV
Copiah County couple found dead inside home
UPDATE: COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies identified the husband and wife as Matthew Teasley, 38, and Sylvia Teasley, 37. Investigators did not say how the couple died. COPIAH COUNT...
Jul 28, 2023
In-person absentee voting begins on Saturday in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Circuit clerk offices in Mississippi will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon for in-person absentee voting this Saturday, July 29. The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturd...
Jul 28, 2023
Carlee Russell charged with filing a false police report following kidnapping hoax
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - In a press conference held Friday afternoon, the Hoover Police Department announced that Carlee Russell had been charged with filing a false police report and filing a f...
Jul 28, 2023
Eight arrested for Ridgeland thefts involving Kia, Hyundai vehicles
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police arrested eight people, including teenagers, in connection to the theft or attempted theft of nearly a dozen vehicles. Police said these crimes specifically t...
Jul 28, 2023
Gunn didn't endorse Reeves for governor at Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WJTV) - As Philip Gunn gave his last speech at the Neshoba County Fair as Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, he left out one key detail: an endorsement for Missi...
Jul 28, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 28-30
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 (July 28-30) around Mississippi. Centr...
Jul 28, 2023
Mega Millions jackpot now $910 million ahead of Friday's drawing
(NEXSTAR) -- Lottery players will have another shot at a huge Mega Millions jackpot Friday night and a chance to break a stretch of more than three months without a big winner of the game. T...
Jul 28, 2023
Almost half of Mississippi's rural hospitals at risk of closure
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - New data from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform showed almost half of Mississippi's rural hospitals are at risk of closure. Thirty-four of Mississippi's 74 r...
Jul 27, 2023
Former MDOC officer pleads guilty to using excessive force
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A former corrections officer with the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) pled guilty on Thursday, July 27 for using excessive force against an inmate. According to co...
Jul 27, 2023
Former Mississippi governor sues news site over welfare fraud comments
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is suing a local news organization, claiming it defamed him in public comments on the misspending of $77 million of federal welfare funds...
Jul 27, 2023