Category Archives: WJTV

Dog shot in Mississippi; sheriff's office seeks information
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Tunica County Sheriff's Office is seeking information after a dog was shot at a Tunica County, Mississippi, residence. TCSO said on March 24, a dog named Major was shot at its re...
Vivian Nguyen Apr 07, 2026

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran deal isn't reached
Meanwhile, airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran, and the U.S. struck military targets on the Iranian oil hub of Kharg Island.
The Associated Press Apr 07, 2026

Jackson expected to receive $26M for state-funded projects
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson is expected to receive more than $26 million in state-funded projects. City leaders said the funds would be used to improve streets, parks, neighborhood inf...
Ashton Southern Apr 06, 2026

Defense rests in trial of woman charged in fatal DUI crash in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Both the defense and the prosecution have rested in the trial of the woman accused of killing two people during a drunk driving crash in Jackson. Jada Kelly waived her right to...
Mercy Rain Apr 06, 2026

19-year-old killed in Perry County crash
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A 19-year-old was killed during a crash in Perry County. The crash occurred on Highway 15 just before 6:30 a.m. on April 6, 2026. According to the Mississippi Highway Patr...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 06, 2026

JSU announces kickoff times for 2026 home football games
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) announced the kickoff times for the 2026 home football games. JSU will play in five home games during the 2026 season. The matchups and kick time...
Tommy West Apr 06, 2026

Former water authority office manager arrested for embezzlement
GREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office arrested the former Southeast Greene Water Authority office manager. White said Deborah Harper embe...
Sethanie Smith Apr 06, 2026

Shooting at Monticello Sonic leaves four injured
MONTICELLO, Miss. (WJTV) - Four people were injured during a shooting at a fast food restaurant in Monticello. The shooting happened at the Sonic on F.E. Sellers Highway just before 11:00 a.m. on Apri...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 06, 2026

NASA streams Artemis II crew's historic moon flyby
The world was able to watch along as the crew of the Artemis II undertook their history-making lunar flyby on Monday.
Michael Bartiromo Apr 06, 2026

Man accused of striking girlfriend with gun in Natchez
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies announced a man was arrested for striking his girlfriend in the face multiple times with a firearm. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said deputies respo...
Tommy West Apr 06, 2026
