Category Archives: WJTV
Former MDHS Internal Audit director testifies in Ted DiBiase Jr. trial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - During the Ted DiBiase Jr. trial on Thursday, the former director of Internal Audit at the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) continued his testimony. David Barton...
Jan 08, 2026
Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus focuses on education, voting rights
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus laid out their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session. State Rep. Kabir Karriem (D-District 41), the chairman of the caucus, said ...
Jan 08, 2026
New safety measures planned after Northpark Mall fight
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Five teenagers are facing charges for their involvement in a fight at Northpark Mall's food court on Saturday. In a Thursday meeting between law enforcement and Northpark Mal...
Jan 08, 2026
Lawrence County armed robbery suspect captured after overpowering jailer
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett announced Leonard Kairieke Rhymes was captured. LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett announced an a...
Jan 08, 2026
Man arrested after multi-county chase in Mississippi
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies announced a man was arrested after a high-speed chase across three counties. According to investigators, a traffic stop by narcotics agents involving...
Jan 08, 2026
Emerchant Capital, BioCrete Global to add 200 jobs in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Emerchant Capital LLC and BioCrete Global Manufacturing announced plans to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility at Metrocenter in Jackson that will create 200 jobs. ...
Jan 08, 2026
xAI investing $20B in Southaven facility, governor says
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Elon Musk's xAI will invest $20 billion in a Southaven facility, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday. It is the "largest single investment in Mississippi history," Reeve...
Jan 08, 2026
MARL cares for 17 dogs found in severe neglect
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Animal Rescue League (MARL) took in 17 dogs that officials said were found living in severe neglect. According to MARL, Jackson Animal Control reached out to th...
Jan 08, 2026
Leake County deputy injured in rollover crash
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Leake County Sheriff's Office said a deputy was injured during a rollover accident while responding to a disturbance. The incident occurred on Mars Hill Road on Januar...
Jan 08, 2026
Man shot while inside vehicle in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was shot while sitting in a vehicle with his wife and an acquaintance, according to Jackson police. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Mason Boulevard during the e...
Jan 08, 2026