Category Archives: WJTV

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced that it has temporarily closed its Hinds County office due to a plumbing issue. While the office is closed, staff ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lawmakers returned to the Mississippi State Capitol on Tuesday for the 2026 Legislative Session. Several bills were passed out of committees in the Senate, including a bill tha...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing a Hinds County sergeant at his home in November 2025 will remain in custody. Hinds County Judge Johnnie McDaniels called Ladarien Jones a "clear dang...

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police arrested seven juveniles in connection to a fight in the food court at Northpark Mall. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2026. Ridgeland P...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jury selection began on January 6, 2026, in the federal trial for former professional wrestler Theodore "Ted" Marvin DiBiase Jr. He was charged with misappropriating millions i...

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg carjacking suspect was arrested in Clinton. According to Vicksburg police, the carjacking occurred at the Circle K on Clay Street on January 6, 2026. When officer...

U.S. Marshals re-arrested a work release inmate who is accused of escaping in September 2025.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers could make changes to education during the 2026 Legislative Session. Both Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) and House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi Lottery player ran in the New Year by winning a $1 million prize in the New Year's Eve Powerball drawing. The winning ticket matchedall five white balls, securing...

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide. Officers responded to a home in the 1300 block of South Street just before noon on January 5, 2026. They initia...