Category Archives: WJTV
Forrest County woman charged in husband's 2018 death
PINE BELT, Miss. (WHLT) - A Forrest County woman has been charged with murder in connection to her husband's death in 2018. Investigators said Harriet Mooney Howe, 75, is being held in the Forrest Cou...
Jul 21, 2023
A year after air conditioning came to Parchman, most of Mississippi’s prisons are still without relief from the heat
One year after air conditioning installation began at Mississippi's oldest and largest prison, incarcerated people in the State Penitentiary at Parchman's Unit 29 and other prisons are still without r...
Jul 21, 2023
Jackson police arrest man for fatal shooting on Sanford Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in June. Police arrested Jayshon Studaway, 31, on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was charged with murde...
Jul 21, 2023
These Mega Millions numbers have been drawn the most since the last jackpot
(NEXSTAR) - The most recent record-setting Powerball jackpot has been won, but a record-setting Mega Millions prize is still up for grabs. Ahead of Friday's drawing, millions of tickets will likely be...
Jul 21, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 21-23
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 21-23) around Mississippi. Centr...
Jul 21, 2023
Legislative Black Caucus wants Rankin County deputies indicted
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Black legislators in Mississippi are calling for the indictment of the former Rankin County deputies involved in the Michael Jenkins case. Members of the Mississippi Legi...
Jul 20, 2023
Rolling Fork continues recovery four months after tornado
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - Rolling Fork is slowly building the town back up after a deadly tornado swept through four months ago. The storm damaged homes, schools and businesses. Residents said they...
Jul 20, 2023
SEC Media Days: Ole Miss and Mississippi State prepare for 2023 season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJTV) - The Southeastern Conference (SEC) hosted its annual SEC Football Kickoff Media Days July 17-20 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee. Mississippi State University (MSU) ...
Jul 20, 2023
Good Samaritans help Canton crash victim
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Good Samaritans helped save a man after a truck overturned during a crash in Canton. The crash happened on Wednesday, July 19 at the intersection of Highway 51 and Nissan Parkwa...
Jul 20, 2023
Stolen tractor recovered behind abandoned Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A stolen farm tractor was recently recovered in Hinds County by the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) with assistance from Jackson police. Stolen trail...
Jul 20, 2023