Category Archives: WJTV
Vicksburg three-month-old found safe after AMBER Alert issued
UPDATE: VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police announced on December 13, 2025, that three-month-old Paris Thomas has been found safe. VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - An AMBER Alert was issued for a thre...
Dec 12, 2025
Man hospitalized after being shot in face in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot in the face. The shooting happened on Voorhees Avenue on December 12, 2025. According to police, the victim was transporte...
Dec 12, 2025
Two George County volunteer firefighters arrested on alcohol charges during emergency response
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - George County deputies announced two volunteer firefighters were arrested on multiple alcohol-related charges during an emergency response. On December 11, 2025, deputies...
Dec 12, 2025
Which cold weather shelters will be open in Jackson?
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - With a significant drop in the temperatures expected in Jackson, multiple shelters will be open for those in need. Forecasts indicate lows in the upper teens to low 20s in Jacks...
Dec 12, 2025
Man killed during alleged home invasion in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - Gulfport police are investigating after a man was killed during an alleged home invasion. The Sun Herald reported the incident happened in the 1700 block of 21st Street on Dec...
Dec 12, 2025
Grand jury clears Vicksburg officer in fatal shooting of teen
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - No criminal charges will be filed in connection to the officer-involved shooting death of a 17-year-old in Vicksburg, according to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office. ...
Dec 12, 2025
MDOT starts project to replace 13 miles of I-20 in Rankin County
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A project that called for the removal and replacement of 13 miles of Interstate 20 in Rankin County is underway. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT...
Dec 12, 2025
Lighting upgrades completed on I-20, I-55 in Hinds County
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced a lighting project on Interstate 20 and Interstate 55 in Hinds County has been completed. The proje...
Dec 12, 2025
New restrictions on what SNAP can buy in 2026: Here's what to know
Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia and Tennessee are joining 12 other states in adding waivers that will redefine what types of food can be purchased with SNAP dollars in 2026.
Dec 12, 2025
Jackson police arrest man on 11 counts of credit card fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man was arrested on 11 counts of credit card fraud. According to investigators, Kristopher Mangum, 31, was arrested on December 8, 2025. They said th...
Dec 12, 2025