Category Archives: WJTV
Bond denied for two accused of killing Jackson students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men, who were arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of two teenagers in Hinds County, made their initial appearances in court on April 27, 2026. According to Hinds ...
Apr 27, 2026
Beth Israel expected to reopen in 2027 after arson attack
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - When the only synagogue in Jackson became a target for arson at the beginning of 2026, many members of Beth Israel Congregation were left fearful. However, rebuilding efforts a...
Apr 27, 2026
Mother of slain Ole Miss football star still seeking answers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- "If anybody knows me, they know my boys are my life. Corey wasn't just anybody; that was my life, my boys are my life," said Chantrel Bernhart. Bernhart is a mother in pain, grieving...
Apr 27, 2026
Suspected WHCD gunman charged with attempt to assassinate Trump
The alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, Justice Department prosecutors said Monday at an initial court appea...
Apr 27, 2026
Sharkey County deputies injured in pursuit crash
SHARKEY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Sharkey County deputies are recovering after a crash during a chase. The incident happened on April 26, 2026. According to the Sharkey County Sheriff's Department, t...
Apr 27, 2026
Building systems issue displaces JSU students at Alexander Hall
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials announced Jackson State University (JSU) has resolved the issue affecting Alexander Residence Hall. The disruption was determined to be caused by storm surge ...
Apr 26, 2026
Brandon High School student dies in lake accident
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon police said a 17-year-old was found dead after a search and rescue operation at a private lake. The incident happened at a private lake near Marquette Road in Brandon o...
Apr 26, 2026
MEMA opens locations to assist with winter storm recovery
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in coordination with federal and local partners, will open six Disaster Recovery Centers and seven Disaster Survivor Assistanc...
Apr 26, 2026
Dinner shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The man referred to himself as a "Friendly Federal Assassin" in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting that authorities increasingly believe was politically motivated, according t...
Apr 26, 2026
Driver rescued from submerged truck in Jones County drainage canal
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A 20-year-old driver was rescued after a pickup truck crashed and ended up upside down in a drainage canal in Jones County. The incident happened on Highway 15 South at th...
Apr 26, 2026