Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Man injured in shooting on Medgar Evers Boulevard
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 50-year-old man was injured during a shooting in Jackson. The shooting occurred in the 4400 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard on April 4, 2026. Detective Tommie Brown, with the...
Kaitlin Howell 1h ago

Woman found dead after Natchez welfare check identified as retired educator
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A person was found deceased during a welfare check in Adams County, according to authorities. Adams County deputies responded to a home on Melanie Road in Natchez around 1...
Kaitlin Howell 4h ago

Several injured after vehicle drives into crowd at Louisiana parade
Multiple people were injured during a Saturday parade in Louisiana, where police say a vehicle drove into a crowd, hitting several parade participants.
Laila Perrier 6h ago

Federal court upholds sex crimes conviction of former Mississippi teacher
Editor's Note: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers. AMORY, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the federal conviction of a former Nor...
Kaitlin Howell 12h ago

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline and Tehran called his threat "unbalanced and foolish." The search for a miss...
The Associated Press 15h ago

Pearl police car struck by drunk driver, suspect arrested
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - A Pearl police car was struck by an intoxicated driver, according to investigators. Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon said officers conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 20 westb...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 03, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers send winter storm loan bill back to governor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers concluded their work for the 2026 Legislative Session, but they may not be done. During the session, lawmakers worked to set up a Revolving Loan Program a...
Cameron Smith Apr 03, 2026

New tariff on brand name drugs could impact Mississippi pharmacies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new federal tariff on imported, brand name prescription drugs could soon impact how much Mississippians pay at pharmacies. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursd...
Mercy Rain Apr 03, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers pass education support, financial literacy bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers concluded their work for the 2026 Legislative Session, but they will come back on April 15 if there are items that need to be addressed. Lt. Governor Delb...
Cameron Smith Apr 03, 2026

Man airlifted after being shot in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was airlifted to a hospital after being shot in Jefferson County, according to authorities. Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey said the sheriff's office recei...
Tommy West Apr 03, 2026
