Category Archives: WJTV

Man shot, killed on Norwood Circle in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies are investigating after a man was shot and killed. The shooting happened on Norwood Circle around 9:00 p.m. on December 13, 2025. Investigator Tyle...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 14, 2025

Boater, dog rescued after boat capsizes in Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Reservoir police announced a boater and a dog were rescued after a boat capsized in the Barnett Reservoir. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. on December 14, 2025, ju...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 14, 2025

Powerball jackpot grows to $1.1B: Where tickets worth $1M+ were sold for Saturday's drawing
No tickets were able to match all six winning numbers drawn Saturday night, but seven tickets are now worth $1 million - or more.
Addy Bink Dec 14, 2025

Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
A person of interest in the shooting at Brown University that left two people dead has been taken into custody, authorities confirmed.
The Associated Press Dec 14, 2025

Powerball: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot
Here are Saturday's winning Powerball numbers.
Russell Falcon Dec 13, 2025

Over 60,000 pounds of chicken recalled nationwide
The items contain undeclared soy, a known allergen.
Matthew Euzarraga Dec 13, 2025

Live Updates: Brown U. suspect was 48-year-old former student
Officials said progress is being made in identifying a person of "significant interest" who has now been seen in several pieces of surveillance footage.
Leah Crowley Dec 13, 2025

When can Social Security beneficiaries expect their January 2026 payments?
Tens of millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first, slightly larger check of the new year, thanks to the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Jeremy Tanner Dec 13, 2025

Pedestrian killed in Hinds County hit-and-run on I-20
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A pedestrian was killed during a hit-and-run in Hinds County. The incident occurred on Interstate 20 West near the 27-mile marker around 9:00 a.m. on December 11, 2025. Ac...
Kaitlin Howell Dec 13, 2025

Mississippi mortality rates above US average
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney told Mississippi lawmakers that he wants to see a healthier state. Data showed death rates in Mississippi are above the U.S. rate. Accordi...
Cameron Smith Dec 12, 2025
