Category Archives: WJTV
One killed in George County officer-involved shooting
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect has died after a 16-hour standoff in George County ended in an officer-involved shooting. The incident happened around 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3 near a home...
May 03, 2023
Tori Bowie, Mississippi native and Olympic sprinter, dies at 32
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Tori Bowie, a native of Mississippi and an Olympic sprinter, has died. She was 32. Her management team and USA Track and Field made the announcement of her passing. "USAT...
May 03, 2023
Oklahoma mother says sex offender kept daughter's family 'under lock and key'
HENRYETTA, Okla. (AP) - As law enforcement officials went silent Tuesday while investigating what led to the killing of seven people in rural Oklahoma, family members of those slain recalled the domin...
May 03, 2023
Jackson Public School Board approves consolidation of two schools
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Public School District (JPS) Board of Trustees approved plans to permanently close two schools next year. The district will close Brinkley Middle and Baker Elementa...
May 02, 2023
'Really heartbreaking': Jackson family seeks answers in father's death
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 55-year-old man was shot and killed at his Jackson home on Wednesday, April 26. The shooting happened near Old Spanish Trail. When officers arrived, they found the victim, St...
May 02, 2023
Judge OKs money for billing system upgrade for Jackson water
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A judge Tuesday approved a request to set aside federal money for new billing software and other services for the troubled water system in Mississippi's capital city. Ted Henifin...
May 02, 2023
Suspected Texas gunman caught hiding under laundry: sheriff
CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) - A four-day manhunt in Texas for a gunman accused of killing five neighbors ended Tuesday not far from the site of the shooting when authorities, acting on a tip, said...
May 02, 2023
'You'll blow out a tire': Jackson residents want repairs to Mill Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson residents want the city to make major repairs to Mill Street. Those who live or work along Mill Street and Livingston Street said the road is riddled with large pothole...
May 02, 2023
How to avoid scammers during the summer months
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As summer quickly approaches and people prepare to travel, organizations are encouraging everyone to be on the lookout for scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Mississ...
May 02, 2023
Apple releases first-ever 'Rapid Security Response' iOS update: What to know
(NEXSTAR) - If you use an iPhone or other iOS device, you may want to download Apple's latest software update immediately. On Monday, the tech giant launched Rapid Security Responses, which are meant ...
May 02, 2023