Category Archives: WJTV
Suspect in Beth Israel arson attack indicted on state charge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The suspect in an arson at a synagogue that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan decades ago in Jackson has been indicted on a state charge. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens...
Jan 13, 2026
Defense questions ex-MDHS executive director in Ted DiBiase Jr. trial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The former Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) executive director was back on the stand on Tuesday for his third day of testimony in the Ted DiBiase Jr. trial. John...
Jan 13, 2026
Jackson homeowner arrested for shooting person in wooded area
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a homeowner was arrested after shooting a person, who was in a wooded area. The shooting occurred in the 4000 block of Mary Edith Street on January 13,...
Jan 13, 2026
One killed in crash involving log truck in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed and another was airlifted to a hospital after a crash involving two vehicles in Madison County. The crash occurred on Highway 16 near Sharon Road j...
Jan 13, 2026
Jackson State, TSU renew football rivalry in 2026
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) and Tennessee State University (TSU) will renew a long-standing football rivalry. The two teams will meet in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic on ...
Jan 13, 2026
St. Dominic opens 24/7 OB-ED in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - FMOL Health | St. Dominic announced the opening of their Obstetrics Emergency Department (OB-ED) in Jackson. According to hospital officials, the OB-ED provides around-the...
Jan 13, 2026
Vehicle fire spreads to Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters said a vehicle fire spread to a home. The fire occurred in the 4900 block of Meadowlane Drive around 6:30 a.m. on January 13, 2026. Division Fire Chief Cha...
Jan 13, 2026
Ex-MDHS executive director continues testimony in Ted DiBiase Jr. trial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The former Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) executive director was back on the stand on Monday in the federal trial of Ted DiBiase Jr. Prosecutors said John Davi...
Jan 12, 2026
Bond denied for man charged with killing 6 in Mississippi
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond was denied for the man accused of killing six people - his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor's brother - at three locations dur...
Jan 12, 2026
FBI says arson suspect targeted Mississippi synagogue because it's a Jewish house of worship
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A suspect in an arson fire at a synagogue that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan decades ago admitted to targeting the historic institution because it's a Jewish house of worship an...
Jan 12, 2026