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  • 6 days ago | wjtv.com | Kaitlin Howell

    by: Kaitlin Howell Posted: Jun 22, 2025 / 07:23 AM CDT Updated: Jun 22, 2025 / 07:23 AM CDT BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Brandon police are investigating after two people were shot during a block party. The shooting occurred on Mary Myles Drive on Saturday, June 21. Brandon Police Chief Joseph French said two men sustained gunshot wounds during the event.

  • 1 week ago | wjtv.com | Kaitlin Howell

    PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – A former Pearl police officer was arrested and charged, months after he allegedly stole $32,000 from a dying woman’s house. According to the Rankin County Detention Center’s website, Christopher Taylor Loftin, 29, was arrested on June 19 and charged with grand larceny. His bond was set at $50,000. In a report by Mississippi Today, Loftin and other officers responded to the home of Jackie Kelly in November 2024 after a 911 call said she had collapsed.

  • 1 week ago | wjtv.com | Kaitlin Howell

    by: Kaitlin Howell Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 09:34 AM CDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 12:31 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An 18-wheeler crash caused delays an Interstate 20 and Interstate 220. The crash occurred on the I-220 ramp to I-20 West on Friday, June 20. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), drivers in the southbound lanes of I-220 should expect delays.

  • 1 week ago | wjtv.com | Kaitlin Howell

    GREENWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities with the U.S. Marshals Service are searching for a man, who is wanted for murder in Greenwood. Greenwood police contacted the U.S. Marshals Service on April 9, 2024, and requested assistance in locating and apprehending Detreka Thomas, 26. Thomas is facing charges in the shooting death of Accardo Willis on April 1, 2024.

  • 1 week ago | wjtv.com | Kaitlin Howell

    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 (June 20-22) around Mississippi. Central MississippiThe Walk-In Summer Solstice Party – Jackson – FridayEnjoy small bites and cocktails at Hal & Mal’s. Summer Solstice – Jackson – FridaySummer Solstice: Golden Hour is a one-night throwback to sweet summer nostalgia – with a grown-up twist.

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