Category Archives: WJTV

Second autopsy to be conducted for Delta State student found hanging in tree
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Attorney Ben Crump announced a second, independent autopsy will be conducted for De'Martravion "Trey" Reed, the Delta State University (DSU) student whose body was ...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 19, 2025

Two killed in separate Jackson crashes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating two fatal crashes. The first incident occurred on Interstate 55 South near Briarwood Drive just before 11:15 p.m. on September 18, 2025. Accord...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 19, 2025

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: September 19-21
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (September 19-21) around Mississippi. ...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 19, 2025

US Senate candidate calls for Trump to send National Guard to Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Republican challenger for a Mississippi seat in the U.S. Senate called on President Donald Trump to send the National Guard to Jackson. The call to action by Sarah Adlakha fo...
Cameron Smith Sep 18, 2025

Woman charged with shooting boyfriend in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police announced a woman was arrested for shooting her boyfriend. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Athens Avenue on September 12, 2025. Jackson police deta...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 18, 2025

Two injured in plane crash at University-Oxford Airport
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were hospitalized after a plane crashed at the University-Oxford Airport. According to the University of Mississippi Communications, the private plane crashed shortly...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 18, 2025

Rankin County deputies arrest three for crime spree
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced three suspects were arrested in connection to a crime spree. Deputies responded to a business on Old Fannin Road near the Reservoir aroun...
Sethanie Smith Sep 18, 2025

Jackson police detain suspect in fatal stabbing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a fatal stabbing. The incident occurred in the 2500 block of Idaho Street on September 18, 2025. State Medical Examiner releases autopsy result...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 18, 2025

State Medical Examiner releases autopsy results for Delta State student
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy for De'Martravion "Trey" Reed, the Delta State University (DSU) student whose body was found hanging...
Acie Lewis Sep 18, 2025

Mississippi business owner hosts fundraiser for Delta State student's family
GRENADA, Miss. -- A Grenada, Miss., business owner is hosting a fundraiser for the family of "Trey" Reed, who was found dead Monday hanging from a tree. The investigation into the death of 21-year-old...
Mike Suriani Sep 18, 2025
