Category Archives: WJTV

Man fatally shot in Yazoo County, two in custody
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo County deputies are investigating after a man was shot and killed. The shooting occurred on Longwood Cove around noon on January 3, 2026. According to the Yazoo Coun...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 03, 2026

SNAP error rates: Does Mississippi overpay, underpay most?
States have two years to dramatically reduce mistakes in administering food aid or risk losing funding.
Alix Martichoux Jan 03, 2026

Mississippi Senate seeks to streamline government for savings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Senate lawmakers are interested in passing legislation that would reorganize state government in order to save some money. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) s...
Cameron Smith Jan 03, 2026

Trump says Venezuela president Maduro captured, flown out as US military conducts ‘large scale’ strike
"This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Filip Timotija Jan 03, 2026

Two juveniles arrested after chase in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police announced two juveniles were arrested after a chase. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said officers attempted ...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 02, 2026

No fatal crashes in Mississippi during New Year travel period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) reported there were no fatal crashes during the 2025-26 New Year Holiday Travel Period. The travel period began December 31, 2025, and ende...
Sethanie Smith Jan 02, 2026

Family welcomes quadruplets at Flowood hospital
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood rang in the New Year with four special reasons to celebrate. The hospital announced quadruplets were delivered at the hospital earlier this w...
Tommy West Jan 02, 2026

Families of two killed in Mississippi medical helicopter crash reach settlements: attorney
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Attorneys representing the families of Dustin Pope and Jakob Kindt announced both cases concluded with confidential settlements. Both Pope and Kindt, along with Cal Weso...
Tommy West Jan 02, 2026

Hinds County discourages outdoor burning due to dry conditions
UPDATE: CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Emergency Management discouraged all outdoor burning. On January 2, 2026, officials said extremely dry conditions have led to multiple brush fires across H...
Tommy West Jan 02, 2026

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 2-4
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (January 2-4) around Mississippi. Cent...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 02, 2026
