Category Archives: WJTV

Horn Lake man shot in the back and killed after disagreement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Police say a disagreement led to a fatal shooting at a Horn Lake, Mississippi, residence Saturday. Investigators said the victim was shot in the back, and a 21-year-old man was taken...
Melissa Moon Jan 08, 2026

Federal judge delays decision on JXN Water rate increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal hearing on JXN Water's proposed rate increase was held on Wednesday, but no decision was made. Instead, U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate ordered both sides to gat...
Jaylin Thornton Jan 07, 2026

Parents sue Jackson Academy, allege illegal athlete recruiting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A recent lawsuit stemming from accusations of athlete recruiting and retaliation was filed Monday against one of the Jackson area's most prominent private schools. Carolyn Voyl...
Garret Grove Jan 07, 2026

Mississippi Senate passes PERS funding, education bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Senate passed funding for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), along with multiple education bills, including a teacher pay raise...
Cameron Smith Jan 07, 2026

Jackson man found guilty of auto theft that led to chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 32-year-old man was found guilty of auto theft following an incident that led to a high-speed chase in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced JaWayne Ca...
Sethanie Smith Jan 07, 2026

Carthage man sentenced for Dollar General robbery
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Carthage man was found guilty of robbing a Dollar General in Madison County. District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced Nickolas Wilder, 40, was found guilty of one co...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 07, 2026

Opening statements begin in federal trial for Ted DiBiase Jr.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A jury has been seated and opening statements began on January 7, 2026, in the federal trial for former professional wrestler Theodore "Ted" Marvin DiBiase Jr. He was charged w...
Mercy Rain Jan 07, 2026

Jackson mayor to interview 4 finalists for police chief
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson announced the final four candidates for the position of Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department (JPD). RaShall Brackney, Joseph Daughtry, LeJon Ro...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 07, 2026

ICE officer shoots, kills a woman during Minneapolis immigration raid
"They're ripping families apart."
The Associated Press Jan 07, 2026

Man accused of stealing millions indicted in DeSoto County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Taiwanese national accused of draining the accounts of victims in an international fraud scheme has been indicted in DeSoto County, Mississippi after being captured Tuesday in Cali...
Melissa Moon Jan 07, 2026
