Jackson police seek suspect in shooting death of 53-year-old man
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are searching for a suspect after a 53-year-old man was killed during a shooting. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Gentry Street just before 3:45 p.m. on June 18. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said Troy Howard, Jr., was shot multiple...
Passenger dies after two-vehicle crash in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A minor was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Madison County, troopers said. The crash occurred on Highway 16 near Virgin Mary Road around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and a 2006 Ford Fusion were...
Convicted Double Murderer Who Was Apprehended After A Nationwide Manhunt In 2017 Discovered Dead...
A Mississippi inmate who was apprehended amid a nationwide manhunt after murdering two people in 2017 was discovered dead at the jail where he was serving two life terms for the crimes. Alex Deaton was discovered dead Saturday, June 14, at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF). Rankin County Coroner...
Broadband internet set to expand coverage in rural Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Internet service providers continue to work on methods to expand fiber broadband to rural communities in Mississippi, so businesses and homes can complete daily tasks more efficiently. Askew’s Landing and RV Campgrounds is one of the many businesses in the state that feel the digital divide....
Madison County Man Sentenced In Prison For Child Exploitation
A Madison man has been sentenced on child exploitation charges. On March 7, 2024, the Ridgeland Police Department conducted an undercover investigation aimed at persons attempting to exploit juveniles. Detectives posed as an underage male on a same-sex dating website and communicated with Mark Wayne Williams, 60....
Mississippi Daycare Gets $50 Fine After Baby Tests Positive for Methamphetamine
9-month-old baby tested positive for methamphetamine after day at Mississippi daycare. Little Blessings Daycare in Yazoo City received $50 fine from state health department. Facility had previous complaints alleging physical abuse and children locked in dark rooms. Louisiana daycare violations can result in fines up...
AMAT: Man found dead in driveway of church near Jackson elementary school
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A month ago today, 19-year-old Jeffrey Bolton was found shot to death on Hillside Drive, which is across the street from Green Elementary School on Forest Avenue. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the fact that it happened so close to a school is “so, so...
Mississippi’s new gas tax goes into effect July 1
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A gas tax hike at the pump will become law in Mississippi on July 1, 2025. This is part of House Bill 1, which lawmakers passed during the 2025 Legislative Session. The bill will phase out the state’s income tax. Funds from the gas tax increase will be given to the […]
Man dies after being shot multiple times at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at an apartment complex. The shooting occurred at Park Springs Apartments in the 5600 block of Shaw Road on June 19. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said officers responded to the apartment...
Greg Harkins crafts chairs from trees
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – My friend, Greg Harkins, has been making chairs about as long as I’ve been doing television stories. It’s a good life for Harkins, and it’s a life he’s proud to say he has managed to live the way he wanted to. “Well, basically I’ve lived my life on the edge of […]
