Category Archives: WJTV

Three wanted for armed robbery of Metro PCS in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are asking for the public's help in identifying three men who are wanted in connection to the armed robbery and robbery of two Metro PCS locations. Police said t...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 30, 2022

What to do for the 4th of July in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On the 4th of July, Mississippians will be hosting fireworks displays and festivities across the state. The federal holiday is observed to celebrate the signing of the signing ...
Rachel Hernandez Jun 30, 2022

Woman killed in crash involving 18-wheeler in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle in Jones County left one woman dead on Thursday. The crash happened on Moselle Seminary Road near Stewa...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 30, 2022

Body found buried in backyard of Georgia house
UPDATE 06/29/2022 6:45 p.m. - According to the Muscogee County Coroner's Office, a body has been found buried in the backyard of a house on Carriage Drive. According to Deputy Coroner Charles Newton, ...
Jolyn Hannah Jun 30, 2022

PHOTOS: Ole Miss baseball celebrates championship win
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The Ole Miss baseball team and the City of Oxford celebrated the team's 2022 NCAA Baseball National Championship win with a parade and celebration. Mike Bianco Wins Coach of the...
Jaylan Wright Jun 29, 2022

COVID-19 cases on the rise again in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - COVID-19 cases are on the rise once again in Mississippi. The state has been seeing a steady increase in cases since May. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...
Brandon Raines Jun 29, 2022

Medical airplane hit by bullet at Hawkins Field in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Changes will be made by officials at Hawkins Field Airport in Jackson after an aircraft was struck and damaged by a bullet on Monday, June 27. "A random shot was fired from abo...
Jailen Leavell Jun 29, 2022

General Election ballots set after primary runoffs in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The general election ballots have been set for the November General Election after Tuesday night's primary runoffs. In the 2nd District, Brian Flowers came out on top against h...
Richard Lake Jun 29, 2022

Suspect accused of stealing Jackson city vehicle
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating an auto theft that occurred early Wednesday morning on 4225 Michael Avalon Street. Police discovered a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, which was a ci...
Cianna Reeves Jun 29, 2022

Hinds County director of administration arrested for embezzlement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County director of administration was arrested on an embezzlement charge. Ridgeland police confirmed Stephen Hopkins was arrested. He was wanted by Hinds County on a ...
Biancca Ball Jun 29, 2022
