Category Archives: WJTV
Federal judge in Mississippi admits staff used AI to draft inaccurate order
A federal judge in Mississippi has admitted that his staff used artificial intelligence to draft a flawed court order, after months of speculation and an inquiry from a U.S. senator. U.S. Di...
Oct 24, 2025
Mississippi native indicted in NBA, Mafia-linked gambling probe
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi native was indicted in connection to a scheme to use inside information from National Basketball Association (NBA) players and coaches to profit from illegal bett...
Oct 24, 2025
Fire destroys Jackson home, arson suspected
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters are investigating after a fire destroyed a home. The fire occurred in the 1700 block of Lincoln Avenue just before 10:45 a.m. on October 24, 2025. Man kill...
Oct 24, 2025
Man arrested in Clinton after police seize drugs, guns, and cash
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton police arrested a man after multiple drugs, firearms and cash were seized during a bust. On October 23, 2025, police said they received a narcotics complaint indicating...
Oct 24, 2025
Former DeSoto County coach indicted on federal sex charge, sheriff says
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. - Lindsey Whiteside has been indicted by a grand jury on federal charges of transporting a minor across state lines for sexual activity, DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II ...
Oct 24, 2025
Some frustrated with DeSoto Co. Schools 'lack of accountability'
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. -- Some in DeSoto County say they are outraged and frustrated by what they call a "lack of accountability" by the school board. That outrage reached a boiling point after Lindsey ...
Oct 24, 2025
Social Security Administration announces 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment
(The Hill) -- Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will rise 2.8 percent in 2026 after the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), the federal government announced Friday. ...
Oct 24, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: October 24-26
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (October 24-26) around Mississippi. Ce...
Oct 24, 2025
Man killed in Jackson shooting, teen arrested
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed. The shooting occurred in the 2100 block of Thousand Oaks Drive around 7:30 p.m. on October 23, 2025. Two injur...
Oct 23, 2025
Jackson mayor addresses water system's revenue shortfall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson and Mississippi leaders are trying to keep the capital city's water system financially stable. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said federal money is stuck in Washington, D.C.,...
Oct 23, 2025