Category Archives: WJTV
17-year-old arrested for Jackson shooting that killed 1, injured 2
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a 17-year-old and his mother were arrested in connection to a shooting that killed a 19-year-old and injured two women. Detective Tommie Brown, with th...
Oct 01, 2025
Status conference hearing held in Jackson bribery case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge is pushing forward in the bribery case involving Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, former Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and former City Councilman Aa...
Oct 01, 2025
Mississippi man arrested for allegedly impregnating 12-year-old
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi man was arrested after he allegedly told authorities he impregnated a 12-year-old. The Sun Herald reported Kurtis Emmert, 36, went to the Harrison County ...
Oct 01, 2025
Mississippi man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old in Louisiana arrested
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. (WGNO) - The search has ended for a 2-year-old who was abducted in Tangipahoa Parish. The incident happened on September 30, 2025, around 9:45 p.m. That's when police said the 2...
Oct 01, 2025
JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW) will be expanding for the 2026 event. According to officials, JXNFW 2026 will expand to three days and will take place on March 20-22, ...
Oct 01, 2025
Canton woman pleads guilty to stealing SNAP benefits
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Canton woman pled guilty last week to stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits intended for low-income families to supplement their grocery budget. A...
Oct 01, 2025
Man convicted of murder, arson in cousin's death in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing his cousin in Jackson two years ago was found guilty by a jury. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Carleton Haynes, 59, was found guilty ...
Oct 01, 2025
One injured in Jackson apartment fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was injured during an apartment fire in Jackson. The fire occurred in the 100 block of Briarwood Drive just after 10:00 p.m. on September 30, 2025. 19-year-old kille...
Oct 01, 2025
US government shuts down after Congress fails to find funding deal
The federal government officially entered a shutdown at midnight Wednesday after congressional leaders were unable to reach a deal on a stopgap spending bill, leaving lawmakers grasping at straws over...
Sep 30, 2025
19-year-old killed, two women hurt in Jackson gas station shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 19-year-old was killed and two women were injured during a shooting at a Jackson gas station. The shooting occurred in the 3300 block of Bailey Avenue on September 30, 2025. ...
Sep 30, 2025