Category Archives: WJTV
Ole Miss advances to first College World Series since 2022
AUBURN, Ala. (WJTV) - The Ole Miss baseball team will head back to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The Rebels defeated Auburn 5-3 during Game 2 of the Super Regional. This is the Rebels f...
Jun 06, 2026
1 killed, 5 injured during shooting at Jackson trail ride
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old was killed and five others were injured during a shooting at a trail ride event in Jackson, according to investigators. Police said the shooting occurred in the ...
Jun 06, 2026
Rankin County Sheriff's Office mourns loss of K-9 Deputy Fox
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Rankin County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of K-9 Deputy Fox. Fox suffered a medical emergency while assisting in the search for a juvenile escapee on May 2...
Jun 06, 2026
Central Mississippi sees progress on bridge, road projects
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Commissioner Willie Simmons, chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission, announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects across...
Jun 06, 2026
Two Mississippi state parks reopen after winter storm impacts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the reopening of George P. Cossar State Park in Oakland and Wall Doxey State Park in Holly Spring...
Jun 06, 2026
Four arrested after fatal shooting in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies arrested four suspects in connection to the shooting death of a 27-year-old man. The shooting occurred at a home in the 100 block of Adams Road in ...
Jun 05, 2026
Cleanup continues one month after Lincoln County tornado
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Nearly a month after a tornado tore through the Wash Mobile Home Park in Bogue Chitto, residents and the park's owner are still working to pick up the pieces. "What I ha...
Jun 05, 2026
Date set for Hinds County District 2 supervisor special election
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Election Commission announced the date for the special election for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors District 2 seat. The election will be held on Ju...
Jun 05, 2026
Two arrested for fatal shooting outside Jackson nightclub
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced two suspects were arrested in connection to a fatal shooting outside of a nightclub. Jackson Police Chief Dr. RaShall Brackney said the two suspects we...
Jun 05, 2026
Hinds County launches safety camera initiative
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County officials launched a new safety camera initiative that's aimed at improving emergency response times and increasing public safety through real-time surveillan...
Jun 05, 2026