Category Archives: WJTV
Three arrested in separate arson cases in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson fire investigators announced three suspects were arrested in connection to separate arson cases. Division Fire Chief Charles Felton said Cornelius Jones and Molly Ezell...
Jan 20, 2026
Man charged in Jackson synagogue arson pleads not guilty
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of the arson attack at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson pled not guilty in the case during his federal court appearance on Tuesday. Stephen Pittman, ...
Jan 20, 2026
One airlifted after tractor, truck collide in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One person was airlifted to a regional trauma center after a collision involving a tractor in Coahoma County, Mississippi, on Monday afternoon, according to the fire department. The ...
Jan 20, 2026
Teen, flight instructor ID'd as victims in MS plane crash
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. - The names of two victims in a deadly Mississippi small plane crash were released Monday morning by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. They were identified as Wesley Bolden, 2...
Jan 20, 2026
Concerns rise over rumored ICE facility in Byhalia
BYHALIA, Miss. -- WREG is learning more about a rumored potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Byhalia, Mississippi, after a protest was held there on Friday. People WREG spoke to a...
Jan 20, 2026
Man shot, killed in Vicksburg late Monday night
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a man was shot and killed late Monday night. The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Bowmar Avenue around 11:57 p.m. on January 19...
Jan 20, 2026
Mississippi Senate passes bill to cut 22 boards, commissions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Senate passed a bill that would abolish about 22 boards and commissions. The Senate Government Structure Committee hopes the bill will save thousands of taxpaye...
Jan 19, 2026
100 Men in 100 Suits Walk honors MLK's legacy in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - In Vicksburg, a walk honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., focused on unity, honor and service in the community. Organizers of the 100 Men in 100 Suits Walk sai...
Jan 19, 2026
Missing Gulfport teen found safe
UPDATE: GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - The Missing and Endangered Alert issued for LIandford Clair III has been canceled. MBI officials said he has been located and is safe. GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A Missi...
Jan 19, 2026
Mississippi Lottery sees Powerball, MS Match 5 winners
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Lottery players saw big wins this weekend thanks to both the Powerball and Mississippi Match 5! Mississippi Match 5 delivered a jackpot win. A ticket purchased at C...
Jan 19, 2026