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Yazoo City police investigate fatal shooting of 20-year-old
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Yazoo City resident suffering from gunshot wounds was rushed in a personal vehicle to Baptist Medical Center early this morning. According to Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers, the victim was identified as 20-year-old Fred...
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Florida man arrested after blocking train and attempting carjacking
STAR, Miss. (WJTV) - A Florida man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly driving an SUV onto railroad tracks, stopping a freight train, and attempting to carjack a passing motorist, authorities said. According to the Rankin County Sheriff's Off...
Oct 3, 2026
Two hospitalized following I-55 crash involving an 18-wheeler
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a utility vehicle on Interstate 55 North. The crash took place early morning on October 3, 2026, near the 84-mile marker in Hinds Coun...
Oct 3, 2026
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Yazoo City police investigate fatal shooting of 20-year-old
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Yazoo City resident suffering from gunshot wounds was rushed in a personal vehicle to Baptist Medical Center early this morning. According to Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers, the victim was identified as 20-year-old Fred...
5h ago
Florida man arrested after blocking train and attempting carjacking
STAR, Miss. (WJTV) - A Florida man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly driving an SUV onto railroad tracks, stopping a freight train, and attempting to carjack a passing motorist, authorities said. According to the Rankin County Sheriff's Off...
Oct 3, 2026
Two hospitalized following I-55 crash involving an 18-wheeler
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a utility vehicle on Interstate 55 North. The crash took place early morning on October 3, 2026, near the 84-mile marker in Hinds Coun...
Oct 3, 2026
Sumrall teen dies in Walthall County crash
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - An 18-year-old from Sumrall was killed during a crash, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP). The crash occurred on Highway 98 in Walthall County just before 9:30 p.m. on September 30, 2026. Troopers said a 2...
Oct 2, 2026
City addresses USDA inspection that cited Jackson Zoo for moldy food, disrepairs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson is responding after a recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report found moldy food, pests and disrepairs at the Jackson Zoo. The routine inspection was carried out by the USDA on August 25, 2...
Oct 2, 2026
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