Category Archives: WJTV

Jackson reports major drop in crime rates for 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Police Chief and Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the City of Jackson experienced "a meaningful and measurable reduction in crime" in 2025. According to Jones, vio...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 05, 2026

Mississippi seeks sponsors for 2026 summer food program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Child Nutrition is seeking sponsors to operate the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in counties across Mississipp...
Sethanie Smith Jan 05, 2026

Jackson mayor invites faith groups to 2026 city prayer event
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn has invited faith groups to attend the 2026 All City Call to Prayer and Action. The event seeks to bring religious organizations into action for the Ja...
Tommy West Jan 05, 2026

Forest police arrest two men in Christmas Eve homicide
FOREST, Miss. (WJTV) - Forest police announced two men were arrested in connection to a Christmas Eve homicide. Police said Paul Kenyardo Ringo, 50, and Christopher Williams, 50, were both arrested in...
Sethanie Smith Jan 05, 2026

Venezuela's Maduro set for first court appearance after US capture
Captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro was en route to a New York courthouse early Monday for his first court appearance in the U.S. after being captured.
Tara Suter Jan 05, 2026

Dallas fugitive arrested in Mississippi
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Port Gibson police announced a fugitive wanted out of Dallas, Texas, was arrested in Mississippi. Police said they received credible information that Latavien Manning was i...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 04, 2026

Target is expanding: New store coming to Mississippi
Have you been longing to go for a Target run, only to have no Target to run to? That could be changing soon.
Addy Bink Jan 04, 2026

Jackson police investigate deadly shooting on Lee Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed this weekend. The shooting occurred in the 3600 block of Lee Drive on January 3, 2026. According to police, the...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 04, 2026

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free
In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that's no longer an option.
Alix Martichoux Jan 04, 2026

Venezuelan President Maduro arrives in US to face charges after ouster
Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro is on U.S. soil after the Trump administration captured and removed him from power.
Elliott Davis Jan 04, 2026
