Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi to launch ConnectEBT app with card lock for SNAP recipients
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced a new mobile app and enhanced security features for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S...
Jun 08, 2026
Demolition set to begin at three former Jackson school sites
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced there will be demolition work at three former school sites. The work will take place at the following locations: At French El...
Jun 08, 2026
Woman arrested for trying to introduce $400K worth of contraband into Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies arrested a woman for trying to introduce contraband into the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF). Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the...
Jun 08, 2026
Child killed, 5 injured in Madison County crash
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A child was killed and five others were injured during a crash in Madison County, according to authorities. The two-vehicle crash occurred on MS-22 around 6:45 p.m. on J...
Jun 08, 2026
Mississippi Lottery sets end date for 12 scratch-off games
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced the official end-date and the 2nd Chance promotional drawing date for a dozen scratch-off games. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, wi...
Jun 08, 2026
Drive-by shooting in Jackson leaves two injured
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man and a woman were injured during a drive-by shooting in Jackson. The shooting occurred in the 5000 block of Sharp Street on June 7, 2026. According to police, the two vict...
Jun 08, 2026
Mississippi State Representative Bo Brown dies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Rep. Bo Brown (D-District 70) has died. According to Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard, Brown died on June 8, 2026, from natural causes. Brown had served in the Missis...
Jun 08, 2026
Horn Lake shooting gets 40-year sentence for man
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 24-year-old man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to a shooting and robbery at a home barber shop in Horn Lake, Mississippi. Jaquillna Twilley was sentenced ...
Jun 08, 2026
Man killed in Perry County crash after vehicle overturns
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A 62-year-old man was killed during a crash in Perry County, according to authorities. The crash occurred on Highway 29 just before 7:45 a.m. on June 6, 2026. According to...
Jun 07, 2026
MDOT warns drivers to secure loads during summer travel
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With summer travel underway, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) encouraged drivers to properly secure their loads. Improperly secured, or unsecured, objects in...
Jun 07, 2026