Category Archives: WJTV

Gluckstadt police arrest man after chase in stolen vehicle
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - Gluckstadt police announced a man was arrested after a chase involving a stolen vehicle. According to officers, they received a report of a carjacked silver Honda CR-V, whic...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 07, 2026

Jackson misses deadline to appeal JXN Water rate hike
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council missed a deadline to appeal the JXN Water rate increase. Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, blamed City Attorney Drew Martin on missing the March 24 de...
Marie Mennefield Apr 07, 2026

Trump suspends attacks on Iran for 2 weeks amid negotiations
President Trump said Tuesday that he would "suspend" an escalation of attacks on Iran for two weeks as long as Iran agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post less than two hours befo...
Mallory Wilson Apr 07, 2026

Jackson faces major budget shortfall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson city leaders are grappling with a major budget shortfall as officials work to get a clear picture of the city's finances. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said the deficit has ...
Marie Mennefield Apr 07, 2026

Social Security beneficiaries warned of scam that can lead to 'devastating financial losses'
The Social Security Administration has warned beneficiaries of an impersonation scam with devastating consequences for retirees.
Jeremy Tanner Apr 07, 2026

Wesson man charged with sexual battery in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced a Wesson man was arrested and charged with one count of sexual battery. Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the Rankin County Sheriff's Offi...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 07, 2026

Two arrested in Biloxi after violent fight kills puppy
BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - Biloxi police announced two men were arrested for assaulting a man, who allegedly killed a two-week-old puppy. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Beach Boulevard just befor...
Sethanie Smith Apr 07, 2026

JSU Athletics Director Ashley Robinson receives key to city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Ashley Robinson, vice-president and director of Athletics at Jackson State University (JSU), was honored by the City of Jackson on Tuesday. Jackson Mayor John Horhn presented a...
Marie Mennefield Apr 07, 2026

Woman charged in fatal Jackson DUI crash acquitted
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After jury deliberations, Jada Kelly was found not guilty on two counts of aggravated DUI. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jury deliberations are underway in the trial of the w...
Mercy Rain Apr 07, 2026

Michael Watson announces bid for Mississippi lieutenant governor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) announced he is running to be the next lieutenant governor of Mississippi. "I've been a conservative fighter in the State Senate and...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 07, 2026
