Category Archives: WJTV
Troopers investigate two fatal crashes in Mississippi
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to two fatal crashes in Mississippi this week. The first crash happened on Highway 98 in Walthall County on Tuesday, April 25...
Apr 28, 2023
Jackson police search for Robinson Road shooting suspects
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for two suspects in connection to a shooting on Robinson Road. The shooting happened Thursday evening in the 2600 block of Robinson Road. Former Hi...
Apr 28, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 28-30
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (April 28 through 30) around Mississip...
Apr 28, 2023
Jackson woman sues Capitol police over shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A lawsuit has been filed accusing Capitol police of using excessive force and violating civil rights. On the night of December 11, 2022, Capitol police were chasing a car they ...
Apr 27, 2023
Injuries reported after crash on U.S. 49 in Yazoo City
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City police said injuries have been reported after a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 49 on Thursday, April 27. Yazoo City Police Chief Kenneth Hampton said at least four...
Apr 27, 2023
19 years later: Iraq vet attains degree from Jackson State
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A United States Army special agent will receive his bachelor's degree on Saturday, April 29 from Jackson State University (JSU). Nickholas Davis was set to graduate the summer ...
Apr 27, 2023
Emmett Till Interpretive Center releases statement after death of Carolyn Bryant Donham
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of whistling at her, causing his 1955 lynching in Mississippi, has died at 88. Carolyn Bryant Donham died in hospice...
Apr 27, 2023
Escaped Hinds County detainee captured in Texas
UPDATE: HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said Jerry Raynes appeared in court on Friday in Harris County, Texas. According to the sheriff, Raynes waived extradition. He is ...
Apr 27, 2023
Trump lawyer cross-examines accuser at rape lawsuit trial
NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump's lawyer sought Thursday to pick apart a decades-old rape claim against the former president, questioning why accuser E. Jean Carroll did not scream or seek help when Trum...
Apr 27, 2023
Canton senior awarded Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Best-selling author Angie Thomas and Belhaven University surprised a Mississippi high school senior with a full-ride scholarship for creative writing. A group of Belhaven Univer...
Apr 27, 2023