Category Archives: WJTV

Study ranks Mississippi as one of worst states for heart disease deaths
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Katelyn Ogle/KFOR Jun 17, 2026

Second suspect arrested in Jackson double homicide case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a double homicide in Jackson. Police said James Nichols was arrested by U.S. Marshals on June 17, 2026. He was charged with ...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 17, 2026

Concerns mount over flooding in Jackson as more rain approaches
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson business owner said he's worried about more heavy rain moving into the metro area, after recent storms left standing water outside of his Bailey Avenue restaurant. "W...
Cameron Smith Jun 17, 2026

Jordan Thurmond found guilty of killing man, dumping body in Richland Creek
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Dan Belton, 29, in Jackson. According to Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Belton's girlfriend ...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 17, 2026

Hinds County Supervisor Tony Smith appeals ruling on new election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Supervisor Anthony "Tony" Smith filed an appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court, challenging a judge's order requiring a new election in the District 2 supervisor...
Miracle Jennings Jun 17, 2026

Mother of toddler killed in Walmart shooting speaks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The mother of a toddler killed in a shooting involving Senatobia, Mississippi, police on Sunday is telling her side of the story. One-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was inside the car, was...
Raven Copeland and David Royer Jun 17, 2026

JTRAN drivers consider strike as contract talks stall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JTRAN drivers and employees said they could be preparing to go on strike as contract negotiations with their parent company, MV Transportation, continue. Workers said a strike ...
Marie Mennefield Jun 17, 2026

Sandbags available in Mississippi ahead of Tropical Storm Arthur
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson has placed Central Mississippi and the Pine Belt under a significant flash flood threat through Thursday, June 18, 2026. This come...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 17, 2026

Two teenagers injured in Holmes County shooting
GOODMAN, Miss. (WJTV) - A shooting in Goodman left two teenagers injured, according to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said the shooting occurred on Taylor Stree...
Mercy Rain Jun 17, 2026

Potential Tropical Cyclone One could produce life-threatening flooding in southeastern US: NHC
Life-threatening flooding is expected across parts of the southeastern United States as Potential Tropical Cyclone One moves northeastward along the middle Texas coast, the National Hurricane Center a...
Ashley Suter Jun 17, 2026
