Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi infant dies from whooping cough: MSDH
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed that an infant in the state recently died from pertussis. According to the agency, the infant was les...
Sep 29, 2025
Daniel Callihan pleads guilty to 2024 murder, kidnapping case in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Daniel Callihan, the man accused in the murder of a Louisiana woman and her daughter, pled guilty to charges in Mississippi. In Hinds County court, Callihan pled guilty to capi...
Sep 29, 2025
Two killed in crash involving stolen vehicle in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Madison County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), the crash occurred on Interstate 55 north...
Sep 29, 2025
Attorney for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing requests more time to review evidence
Video above: Bipartisan group of senators condemns Charlie Kirk killing. PROVO, Utah (AP) - An attorney for the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk asked a judge Monday for mor...
Sep 29, 2025
Deputy, suspect injured in Stone County shooting
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Stone County deputy and a suspect were injured during an officer-involved shooting, authorities said. The shooting occurred a a residence on Taylor Road in Wiggins. Man ...
Sep 28, 2025
2 killed, 8 injured after shooting and fire at Michigan LDS church; suspect dead
Above video: Police give an update on details of the shooting (Courtesy WXYZ) (NEXSTAR) - Three people are dead, including the suspect, and several others sustained injuries after authorities say a ma...
Sep 28, 2025
Man dies after altercation in Tylertown: police
TYLERTOWN, Miss. (WHLT) - Tylertown police said a 43-year-old man died after an altercation at a home. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of September 27, 2025, at a residence on Fir...
Sep 27, 2025
Hurricane Humberto strengthens to Category 5, Tropical Depression 9 expected to strengthen
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Hurricane Humberto has strengthened into a Category 5. Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Nine is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm Saturday night or early Sunday. Heavy ra...
Sep 27, 2025
Renovations begin at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials announced the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) launched a renovation of its public spaces this week. According to officials, the renovations include a red...
Sep 27, 2025
Ridgeland to host inaugural Pecan Festival in October
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Ridgeland will host the inaugural Pecan Festival in October 2025. The event will be held at Freedom Ridge Park on October 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. C...
Sep 27, 2025