Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi man accused of killing mother, setting her house on fire
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A North Mississippi man has been charged with murder and arson in connection to the death of his mother. Officials with the Mississippi State Fire Marshal's Office said...
Jul 18, 2023
Las Vegas police search home in connection with Tupac Shakur murder
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Las Vegas Metro police searched a home Monday as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Tupac Shakur, police confirmed to Nexstar's KLAS. Shakur was shot and killed one...
Jul 18, 2023
Counties with the highest unemployment in Mississippi
While significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, unemployment rates remain a subject of concern, though experts' views on a potential recession are mixed. ...
Jul 18, 2023
71 dogs recovered in Newton County animal cruelty case
NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Newton County deputies announced 71 dogs have been rescued. On July 10, deputies received a call on Pine Bluff Road about an animal neglect case. When deputies arrived, t...
Jul 18, 2023
Vicksburg leaders declare Jacques' a public nuisance
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution declaring Jacques' a public nuisance. The Vicksburg Post reported the board approved the resolution during the...
Jul 18, 2023
16-year-old dies at Hattiesburg poultry plant
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A 16-year-old boy died while operating equipment at a Hattiesburg poultry plant. Forrest County Coroner Butch Benedict said the incident happened at Mar-Jac Poultry on Jame...
Jul 18, 2023
Family of Carlee Russell tell 'Today' show she was abducted
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - In an interview on the "Today" show Tuesday morning, the mother of Carlee Russell maintained that her daughter had been abducted during the two days she had gone mi...
Jul 18, 2023
Jackson Walmart evacuated after smoke seen at business
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to the Walmart off of Highway 18 after smoke was seen at the building. The business was evacuated Tuesday morning as a precaution. Officials said...
Jul 18, 2023
Mississippi mom asks for help to adopt six siblings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --- A Hernando, Mississippi woman who took in her niece and five nephews three years ago is getting some GoFundMe help to become their mom. Amanda Perry said thanks to hard work,...
Jul 18, 2023
No Powerball winner yet, jackpot hits $1 billion
(NEXSTAR) -- The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No ticket for Monday's drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17...
Jul 18, 2023