Category Archives: WJTV
Two Oak Grove Middle students hit by vehicle
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Two Oak Grove Middle School students were struck by a vehicle, according to Lamar County School District officials. They said the incident occurred as the students were cr...
Sep 24, 2025
Two killed in Amtrak collision on Mississippi coast
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were killed when an Amtrak train collided with their vehicle on the Mississippi coast, authorities said. The Sun Herald reported the incident occurred on Davi...
Sep 24, 2025
Recall of toddler fruit and veggie pouches over lead expanded in Mississippi
(WJW) - A recall on fruit and veggie pouches sold at Walgreens and some independent retailers over lead concerns is now being expanded to include additional lots, according to the U.S. Food and Drug A...
Sep 24, 2025
Detainee killed, 2 others injured in shooting at Dallas ICE facility; suspect ID'd
DALLAS (AP) - A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas on Wednesday, killing one detainee and wounding two others before...
Sep 24, 2025
Residents weigh in on Jackson Police Department's next chief
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson has formed a search committee to find the next chief of police and gather input from residents. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade announced his ret...
Sep 23, 2025
Jackson expands Narcan access to fight overdose deaths
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - During Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting, leaders discussed several topics, including flood ordinance updates, public safety and education. They also discussed expanding a...
Sep 23, 2025
Fire displaces families at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A fire damaged multiple units at a Jackson apartment complex. The fire occurred in the 1500 block of Woodway Drive on September 23, 2025. Which Mississippi counties are under b...
Sep 23, 2025
Grocery prices are rising as beef, coffee hit record highs
(NewsNation) - About half of all Americans say the cost of groceries is a major source of stress in their life and the latest inflation data shows that pressure isn't easing. Grocery prices rose ...
Sep 23, 2025
Heating costs to spike this winter – especially for some Americans: study
Related video above: How to winterize your home before it snows (NEXSTAR) - While shoppers fret about the soaring price of beef and other grocery store items, a new forecast warns that home heating co...
Sep 23, 2025
19-year-old out on bond for murder arrested after fleeing from MHP
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities said a 19-year-old, who was out on bond for murder and aggravated assault, was arrested in Rankin County after fleeing from a trooper. According to authoritie...
Sep 23, 2025