Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi Senate committee advances bills on teacher pay, school choice
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Senate Education Committee passed three bills out of the committee during the first day of the 2026 Legislative Session in Mississippi. Senate Education Chair Dennis DeBar ...
Jan 06, 2026
Louisiana kidnapping suspect arrested in Mississippi
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten announced a man, who was wanted in Louisiana, was captured in Mississippi. On January 6, 2026, a patrol lieutenant conducted a traffic s...
Jan 06, 2026
Federal judge to hear arguments over JXN Water
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council wants U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate to take action on issues surrounding JXN Water, including billing, oversight and how the system should opera...
Jan 06, 2026
Man charged in 2025 Jackson mass shooting denied bond
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the suspects charged in the mass shooting that followed the 2025 Hal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival will remain in custody. Marquavius McLeod appeared in court on Jan...
Jan 06, 2026
Warren County deputy shoots dog after being attacked while serving warrant
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Warren County sheriff said a deputy shot a dog after he was bitten multiple times. The incident occurred around 12:00 p.m. on Bradford Drive on January 6, 2026. Accor...
Jan 06, 2026
MDHS Hinds County office temporarily closed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced that it has temporarily closed its Hinds County office due to a plumbing issue. While the office is closed, staff ...
Jan 06, 2026
Mississippi senate committee passes bill to address PERS shortfall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lawmakers returned to the Mississippi State Capitol on Tuesday for the 2026 Legislative Session. Several bills were passed out of committees in the Senate, including a bill tha...
Jan 06, 2026
Bond denied for man accused of killing Hinds County sergeant
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing a Hinds County sergeant at his home in November 2025 will remain in custody. Hinds County Judge Johnnie McDaniels called Ladarien Jones a "clear dang...
Jan 06, 2026
7 juveniles arrested after Northpark Mall food court brawl
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police arrested seven juveniles in connection to a fight in the food court at Northpark Mall. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2026. Ridgeland P...
Jan 06, 2026
Jury selection begins in federal trial for Ted DiBiase Jr.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jury selection began on January 6, 2026, in the federal trial for former professional wrestler Theodore "Ted" Marvin DiBiase Jr. He was charged with misappropriating millions i...
Jan 06, 2026