Category Archives: WJTV

US Marshals arrest suspect in Port Gibson assault case
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Port Gibson police announced a man was arrested on multiple charges. According to police, Darren Johnson was arrested in connection to an incident that occurred in November...
Tommy West Jan 09, 2026

Popular tater tots recalled in Mississippi due to plastic contamination: FDA
An Idaho company is recalling over 38,000 cases of tater tots sold in 26 states over possible contamination with bits of plastic, according to federal health officials.
Matthew Self Jan 09, 2026

Franklin County woman sentenced for husband's death
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Franklin County woman was sentenced in connection to the death of her husband. The Natchez Democrat reported Kacie Woods, 29, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for ...
Sethanie Smith Jan 09, 2026

Woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $40K from Southaven Band booster
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - The DeSoto County District Attorney called a Thursday afternoon news conference to announce the conviction of a woman for fraud from Southaven Band boosters. Southaven police invest...
Karen Bray Davis Jan 09, 2026

Southaven residents give mixed reactions to xAI investment
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Elon Musk's company xAI is officially marking its territory in Southaven with the data center MACROHARDER. The $20 billion investment is the largest single investment in Mississippi...
Katelyn Barker Jan 09, 2026

Mississippi school districts announce early dismissals on Friday
UPDATE: CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some Mississippi school districts announced early dismissals for students on January 9, 2026. CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some Mississippi school districts will have delayed ...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 09, 2026

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 9-11
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 (January 9-11) around Mississippi. Cen...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 09, 2026

Ole Miss falls to Miami in Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (WJTV) - No. 6 Ole Miss fell to No. 10 Miami 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl on January 8, 2026. Miami will face either No. 1 Indiana or No. 5 Oregon in the national championship game. Those ...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 08, 2026

Driver killed in Bentonia crash involving school bus
BENTONIA, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver was killed after a GMC Canyon collided with a school bus in Bentonia, authorities said. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 433 around 3:...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 08, 2026

3-year-old injured in accidental shooting in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A three-year-old was injured during a shooting in Lawrence County, according to authorities. Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett said the shooting occurred on Highway ...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 08, 2026
