Category Archives: WJTV
JPD searches for two suspects in fatal Booker Street shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for two suspects after a 44-year-old man was killed during a shooting. The incident occurred in the 3100 block of Booker Street on October 4, 2025....
Oct 05, 2025
Jones County crash critically injures driver
UPDATE: JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies said the driver of the Chevrolet Impala that was involved in the crash with a Polaris Ranger has been identified. They said the driver came t...
Oct 04, 2025
Capitol police arrest two juveniles in shooting death of 17-year-old
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police announced two juveniles were arrested in connection to the shooting death of a 17-year-old. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public ...
Oct 04, 2025
MLF pro angler indicted on multiple charges in deadly April boat crash on Lewis Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. (WHNT) - A Major League Fishing pro angler has been indicted on multiple charges, including manslaughter and assault, in a multi-boat crash that killed three on Lewis Smith Lake in Cullm...
Oct 04, 2025
Which haunted house delivers the biggest scares in Mississippi?
(NEXSTAR) - It's that time of the year again, leaves are falling, a sweatshirt or hoodie is a must if you go outside after dark, and for some odd reason, a large number of people just love to scream i...
Oct 04, 2025
Fatal Hinds County crash involves two 18-wheelers, SUV
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities are investigating a fatal crash involving two 18-wheelers and an SUV in Hinds County. According to interim Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard, the crash occu...
Oct 03, 2025
Man arrested in Canton for fatal beating with iron rebar
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton police announced a man was arrested for allegedly beating someone to death with an iron rebar. Canton Police Chief Otha Brown said the victim, Devonta Perry, 29, of Canto...
Oct 03, 2025
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $520 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After last month's historic $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot win, there could be another big run as Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $520 million with an es...
Oct 03, 2025
Yazoo City Police Chief Terry Gann announces retirement
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City Police Chief Terry Gann announced his retirement after 20 years in law enforcement. "It's with a heavy heart that I'm announcing my retirement and the end of my p...
Oct 03, 2025
Human bone discovered in Lauderdale County, investigation underway
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Lauderdale County deputies are investigating after a dog found a human bone. According to the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call around 2:30...
Oct 03, 2025