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Man arrested for mass shooting at Jackson bar
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Capitol police arrested a 23-year-old man in connection to the mass shooting at the Daiquiri Bar in Jackson. Police said Cleon Walker has been charged with one count of murder and five counts of aggravated assault. Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey said some people walked into the Daiquiri Bar in the […]
UPDATE: Missing girl found safe
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Shaniya Smith has been found safe in Byram. The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Shaniya Smith. Smith has been missing since late Monday night. She was last seen in Prentiss wearing a black shirt, gray […] The post UPDATE: Missing girl found safe appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Brandon residents want traffic light installed after fatal crash at intersection
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Brandon residents want a traffic light installed at an intersection along Highway 18. This comes after Greyson Huff, 18, was killed during a crash on Friday, September 13 on Highway 18 at Sunset Drive. During a public meeting at the Brandon Public Library on Wednesday, many voiced their opinions and concerns […]
Jackson church holds prayer walk after member killed in stabbing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson church responded to recent violence in the city with a prayer walk after one of their members was stabbed to death inside her home. Representatives of New Horizon Church International were joined by local residents and the family of Margaret Washington on Wednesday. The 58-year-old woman was found stabbed […]
$10,000 lottery win tops list of Tuesday’s prizes in the Mississippi Lottery
A Terry woman claimed the top prize in Mississippi Lottery winnings on September 24, taking home $10,000 on two Cash 4 tickets purchased at Quick Trip in Terry. The Mississippi Lottery announced several other winners across the state, with prizes ranging from $731 to $5,000. The total winnings for the day amounted to $39,869.
23 guns intercepted at Jackson airport in 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) said they’ve intercepted 23 firearms at the security checkpoints so far in 2024. “Passengers should pack for a trip starting with an empty bag to be sure they are not carrying prohibited items before they enter our checkpoints,” said […]
More than $200,000 in stolen agricultural equipment recovered by Mississippi agents
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) successfully assisted in the recovery of stolen agricultural equipment valued at more than $200,000 in two separate cases this week. The stolen equipment included a skid steer, tractor, truck, and trailer, which were taken from Hinds and Lincoln counties. The first case...
Jackson police will receive new license plate readers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are upgrading their video surveillance gear. The Jackson City Council approved 16 new license plate readers for the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the readers will help crack down on auto thefts across the city. Wade said the new technology will provide an extra […]
MHP trooper involved in crash in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) trooper was involved in a crash with another vehicle. The incident happened at the intersection of Gallatin Street and Pearl Street on Tuesday, September 24. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said the trooper was responding to call for assistance […]
Silver Alert canceled for 55-year-old Jackson woman
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Silver Alert issued for Phoung Tri Tran has been canceled. She has been located and is safe. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 55-year-old Jackson woman. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Phoung Tri Tran was last seen on Friday, September […]
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