Category Archives: WJTV
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
Forest assistant coach faces multiple charges for inappropriate conduct with student
Warning: This story may contain details that are disturbing to some readers. FOREST, Miss. (WJTV) - An assistant baseball coach at the Forest Municipal School District was arrested and charged with mu...
Sep 30, 2025
Jackson City Council confirms Mayor Horhn's appointments to city positions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday to approve Jackson Mayor John Horhn's appointments to city positions. The City Council approved the following appoint...
Sep 30, 2025
Former Clinton Christian Academy coach pleads guilty to sex crimes involving teen
Warning: This story may contain details that are disturbing to some readers. HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former assistant basketball coach at Clinton Christian Academy pled guilty to sex crimes inv...
Sep 30, 2025
Trial date pushed back for man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Mississippi
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The trial date for the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in Mississippi has been pushed back. According to District Attorney Linn Carter, the trial for Bricen Riv...
Sep 30, 2025
Mississippi State Fair enforces clear bag rule, boosts security
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 166th Mississippi State Fair will be held in Jackson October 2-13, 2025. The annual event draws crowds from across the state. To help with traffic, the Mississippi Departme...
Sep 30, 2025