Category Archives: WJTV
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...
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...
Jan 02, 2026
Ole Miss defeats Georgia in Sugar Bowl to advance in College Football Playoffs
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WJTV) - No. 6 Ole Miss defeated No. 3 Georgia in the second round of the College Football Playoffs. The Rebels beat the Bulldogs 39 to 34. Ole Miss will face No. 10 Miami in the Fies...
Jan 01, 2026
Four injured in shooting outside Pop's Saloon in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for two suspects after four people were shot outside of a nightclub. The shooting occurred at Pop's Saloon in the 2600 block of Gallatin Street aro...
Jan 01, 2026
Baptist Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2026
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Baptist Medical Center welcomed its first baby delivered in 2026 on Thursday. According to the hospital, Joshua Maurice James Collins was born at 12:16 a.m. to Shak...
Jan 01, 2026
Capitol police investigate death on Olin Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after a person was found deceased on Olin Street in Jackson. Officers responded to the scene just before 5:30 p.m. on December 26, 2025. Bailey...
Jan 01, 2026
Jackson family's home damaged in New Year's Day fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson family's home was damaged during a fire on New Year's Day. The fire occurred in the 500 block of Willaman Street around noon on January 1, 2026. According to Division...
Jan 01, 2026
Mississippi woman accused of stealing over $20k in SNAP benefits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A DeSoto County woman is accused of defrauding the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) of over $20,000 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The M...
Jan 01, 2026
Brothers killed weeks apart in Mississippi shootings
COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. -- Two brothers from Friars Point, Mississippi, were shot to death within weeks of each other in a Clarksdale, Miss., neighborhood. Hertavious Wagner Williams, 24, died on Dec. 5...
Jan 01, 2026
Fireworks spark multiple fires in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters said fireworks caused multiple fires in the capital city. The first fire occurred in the 700 block of Valencia Street around 6:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025...
Jan 01, 2026