Category Archives: WJTV

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State health leaders are reassuring Mississippians that the risk of contracting a rare hantavirus variant remains low after cases linked to a cruise ship led to evacuations and...

CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (WJTV) - A Natchez teenager and another person were killed during a crash in Louisiana. According to Louisiana State Police, troopers responded to the crash on Minorca Road just ...

LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) - A college football player was injured during a shooting at a concert in Mississippi. According to the University of Missouri Football team, Ahmad Hardy was shot early Sunday mor...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Rankin County school bus was involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler. The crash occurred on Highway 49 and Eagle Post Road on May 11, 2026. According to the Rankin C...

For many, Memorial Day serves as the kickoff to the summer season, leading to millions throughout the United States traveling for weekend getaways.

UPDATE: RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced the parents of the abandoned children were located and interviewed by law enforcement. Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the Ranki...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - At least 26 people were injured during Wednesday's severe storms and tornadoes. Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) said the injuries include 22 in Lincoln County, three in Lamar County...

The team takes their first steps in preparing planes and internal components long before the season begins.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting on Sunset Drive. The shooting occurred in the 3500 block of Sunset Drive on May 9, 2026. According...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police announced a suspect was arrested after a bank robbery in Jackson. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said the in...