Category Archives: WJTV

Arrest made in fatal shooting of 71-year-old in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Police announced a man was arrested in connection to the shooting death of a 71-year-old man in South Jackson. The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Branch Street on April...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II crew return to Houston after historic moon voyage
The crew returning are NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, as well as Jeremy Hansen with the Canadian Space Agency.
Russell Falcon Apr 11, 2026

Aid approved for 36 Mississippi counties after winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced his request for Individual Assistance for counties affected by the January 23-27, 2026, winter storm was approved by President Donald Trump...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 11, 2026

18-year-old dies after shots fired into Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old has died after being shot on Valencia Street in Jackson. The shooting occurred at a home in the 900 block of Valencia Street on April 8, 2026. According to polic...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 11, 2026

Man shot, killed at Cooper Road gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a gas station. The shooting happened in the 500 block of Cooper Road just before 8:00 p.m. on April 10, 2026...
Acie Lewis Apr 10, 2026

Fire at Mississippi Trade Mart ruled accidental
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The fire during the annual Spring Market at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson has been ruled accidental. According to a report by the State Fire Marshal's Office, the fire ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 10, 2026

'We will get justice': Mistrial declared for man accused of killing JSU roommate
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A mistrial was declared on April 9, 2026, in the case of a former Jackson State University (JSU) who has been accused of killing his roommate. "Based off of what has taken plac...
Mercy Rain Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II splashes down, astronauts return to Earth
Artemis II's voyage into space came to an exciting conclusion Friday with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
Alix Martichoux Apr 10, 2026

Man convicted of killing woman, injuring another in Jackson interstate shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was found guilty in connection to a fatal interstate shooting that killed a woman and injured another in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Carlos Va...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 10, 2026

Nightly lane closures planned for I-55 bridge work in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There will be alternating lane closures on the Interstate 55 bridges over the Pearl River in Jackson. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the clos...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 10, 2026
