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Man drowns near Ratliff Ferry in Madison County

By Delesha Banks Apr 26, 2025 | 9:45 PM

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a drowning in Madison County.

The incident occurred near the Ratliff Ferry Trading Post on Saturday, April 26. Sources told WJTV 12 News that a 25-year-old man drowned while fishing.

The man was identified as Jordan Willis.

  • Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a drowning in Madison County. (WJTV)
  • Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a drowning in Madison County. (WJTV)
  • Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a drowning in Madison County. (WJTV)

Madison County deputies, Rankin County deputies and Reservoir police responded to the scene. The victim has not been identified.

This is a developing story.