Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Hinds County authorities urge caution after recent black bear sightings
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said deputies and Utica police responded to sightings of at least two black bears in the Utica area on Memorial Day. According to Jones, t...
Kaitlin Howell May 25, 2026

Regional opponents set for Mississippi State, USM, Ole Miss
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The field of 64 teams competing for the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship were announced on Monday. Both Mississippi State and Southern Miss will host regionals. Play ...
Kaitlin Howell May 25, 2026

JPS Class of 2026 earns $65M in scholarships
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Public Schools (JPS) Class of 2026, which consists of 1,392 graduates, earned more than $65 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities nationwide....
Kaitlin Howell May 25, 2026

Naked man shot, killed after attacking another in Biloxi: police
BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - Biloxi police are investigating after a naked man was shot and killed after allegedly attacking another person. On May 23, 2026, officers received a 911 call from a person on Wo...
Kaitlin Howell May 25, 2026

What is the highest-paying job in Mississippi?
Cardiologists are the highest-paid occupation in 14 states, while orthopedic surgeons lead the way in eight others.
Andrew Dorn May 25, 2026

Mississippi State to host NCAA regional
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - For the 16th time in history, Mississippi State will host a NCAA regional. Dudy Noble Field in Starkville was selected as one of 16 host sites for the NCAA Tournament. The S...
Kaitlin Howell May 24, 2026

Southern Miss wins Sun Belt championship, will host NCAA regional
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - No. 8 Southern Miss won their third Sun Belt championship in the university's four-year history with the league. The Golden Eagles baseball team, now 44-15 on the year, def...
Kaitlin Howell May 24, 2026

Mississippi State punches first ticket to Women’s College World Series
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - No. 20 Mississippi State downed No. 2 Oklahoma on the road, 6-0, to reach the program's first Women's College World Series. The historic win saw the Bulldogs snap the Sooner...
Kaitlin Howell May 24, 2026

What is — and isn't — open for Memorial Day 2026?
Forgot something for your cookout? You're in luck.
Addy Bink May 24, 2026

Two Mississippi men sentenced for drug distribution
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Louisville men were sentenced on federal charges for distributing drugs in Mississippi. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Aaron Hughes, 33, and Warren Goss, 58, bot...
Kaitlin Howell May 24, 2026
