Category Archives: WJTV
Missing Ohio State student found dead
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A master's degree student at Ohio State University who went missing in June was found dead, according to a statement from her family. Amina Alhaj-Omar, 25, was initially repor...
Jul 16, 2023
Suspect killed in Adams County officer-involved shooting
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect was killed during an officer-involved shooting in Adams County. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said the sh...
Jul 16, 2023
Alabama woman who disappeared after reporting child on highway returns home following two-day search
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - A 25-year-old Alabama woman returned home late Saturday after being the focus of a two-day search by police and family members who reported her missing after she stopped to check o...
Jul 16, 2023
Missing Biloxi swimmer found safe
UPDATE: BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - On Sunday, July 16, Biloxi police said they learned that the person from the possible drowning was able to swim to safety after entering the water. Officers later respon...
Jul 16, 2023
Powerball prize grows to $900 million after no jackpot winner drawn
Another Powerball drawing ended with no winner Saturday night, sending the jackpot soaring to an estimated $900 million. No ticket for Saturday's drawing matched the winning combination: white balls 2...
Jul 16, 2023
Alabama woman returns home following disappearance and search after reporting child on interstate
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - A 25-year-old Alabama woman returned home late Saturday after being the focus of a two-day search by police and family members who reported her missing after she stopped to check o...
Jul 16, 2023
Man wanted for three armed robberies in North Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a man in connection to at least three armed robberies. Former Canton track coach indicted for sexual abuse Officer Sam Brown said the robberies...
Jul 15, 2023
Former Canton track coach indicted for sexual abuse
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Canton track coach was indicted for sexual battery of a minor. The Clarion Ledger reported the indictment showed O'Keefe Henderson willfully engaged in sexual acts with...
Jul 15, 2023
Family of missing Alabama woman say they 'heard her scream' through the phone before she disappeared
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) - Officials in Alabama are searching for a 25-year-old woman who went missing after calling 911 to report seeing a child walking alone along the interstate. A $25,000 reward is bei...
Jul 15, 2023
How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
Prices at the pump aren't moving, but experts say that trend may not continue through the remainder of the summer.Increased costs of oil have offset lower demand for gasoline in the weeks following th...
Jul 15, 2023