Category Archives: WJTV
17-year-old charged in Jackson shooting during attempted robbery
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a 17-year-old was charged after he allegedly shot a 19-year-old during an attempted robbery. The shooting occurred in the 5100 block of Brookview Drive...
Nov 05, 2025
Mega Millions: Jackpot hits $843M without winner, but your ticket may not be worthless
(NEXSTAR) - Nobody won the Mega Millions jackpot during Tuesday's drawing, but more than 606,000 tickets won at least $5. With no ticket matching the six numbers drawn - 11, 14, 17, 50, and 57, plus t...
Nov 05, 2025
At least 9 dead after plane crashes in huge fireball at Kentucky airport
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - First responders searched for more victims Wednesday after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least ni...
Nov 05, 2025
Warrant issued for suspect in Hinds County sergeant's death
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police have identified the suspect they are searching for in connection to the shooting death of a Hinds County sergeant. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Lada...
Nov 04, 2025
Live updates: Mamdani delivers fiery victory speech; California OKs redistricting measure
California voters approved a ballot measure, Proposition 50, that would allow redrawing of congressional maps to add as many as five Democratic seats, countering Republican efforts in other states.&nb...
Nov 04, 2025
Jackson leaders consider new parade safety rules
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders are considering new safety rules for parades, including new restrictions on guns and other dangerous items. A proposed ordinance would update the regulations to...
Nov 04, 2025
UPS plane crash kills 7 in Kentucky as death toll rises
(NEXSTAR) - A UPS plane with three crew members aboard crashed in Louisville, Kentucky shortly after takeoff Tuesday evening, taking the lives of at least seven people and causing an extensive fire, o...
Nov 04, 2025
Tyree Jones could be confirmed as Jackson police chief as search continues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders are working to keep stability in the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Jackson Mayor John Horhn said Interim Police Chief Tyree Jones, who is the Hinds County sh...
Nov 04, 2025
Ice cream bars sold in Mississippi recalled over undeclared allergen
(WHTM) -- The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of ice cream bars that were sold across several states, including Pennsylvania. According to a release shared by the FDA, D...
Nov 04, 2025
Mississippi submits plan to improve rural health care by 2031
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced Mississippi has submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program Plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The governor sa...
Nov 04, 2025