Category Archives: WJTV
MARL cares for 17 dogs found in severe neglect
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Animal Rescue League (MARL) took in 17 dogs that officials said were found living in severe neglect. According to MARL, Jackson Animal Control reached out to th...
Jan 08, 2026
Leake County deputy injured in rollover crash
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Leake County Sheriff's Office said a deputy was injured during a rollover accident while responding to a disturbance. The incident occurred on Mars Hill Road on Januar...
Jan 08, 2026
Man shot while inside vehicle in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was shot while sitting in a vehicle with his wife and an acquaintance, according to Jackson police. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Mason Boulevard during the e...
Jan 08, 2026
Horn Lake man shot in the back and killed after disagreement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Police say a disagreement led to a fatal shooting at a Horn Lake, Mississippi, residence Saturday. Investigators said the victim was shot in the back, and a 21-year-old man was taken...
Jan 08, 2026
Federal judge delays decision on JXN Water rate increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal hearing on JXN Water's proposed rate increase was held on Wednesday, but no decision was made. Instead, U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate ordered both sides to gat...
Jan 07, 2026
Parents sue Jackson Academy, allege illegal athlete recruiting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A recent lawsuit stemming from accusations of athlete recruiting and retaliation was filed Monday against one of the Jackson area's most prominent private schools. Carolyn Voyl...
Jan 07, 2026
Mississippi Senate passes PERS funding, education bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Senate passed funding for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), along with multiple education bills, including a teacher pay raise...
Jan 07, 2026
Jackson man found guilty of auto theft that led to chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 32-year-old man was found guilty of auto theft following an incident that led to a high-speed chase in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced JaWayne Ca...
Jan 07, 2026
Carthage man sentenced for Dollar General robbery
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Carthage man was found guilty of robbing a Dollar General in Madison County. District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced Nickolas Wilder, 40, was found guilty of one co...
Jan 07, 2026
Opening statements begin in federal trial for Ted DiBiase Jr.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A jury has been seated and opening statements began on January 7, 2026, in the federal trial for former professional wrestler Theodore "Ted" Marvin DiBiase Jr. He was charged w...
Jan 07, 2026