Category Archives: WJTV

Jackson police arrest mother, 5 teens after multiple thefts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a mother and five teenagers were arrested in connection to multiple thefts. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said a 14...
Tommy West Sep 12, 2025

Third suspect arrested in Jackson quadruple shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a third suspect was arrested in connection to the quadruple shooting that occurred in Jackson over Labor Day weekend. Detective Tommie Brown,...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 12, 2025

Mississippi triple homicide suspect indicted on four counts
STATE LINE, Miss. (WKRG) - The suspect in a triple homicide that happened on New Year's Day in State Line, Miss., has been indicted on four charges, according to the Greene County District Attorney's ...
Summer Poole Sep 12, 2025

Execution date set for man sentenced in 1993 Mississippi killing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court set an execution date for a death row inmate. According to court documents, the execution date for Charles Ray Crawford as been set for October 15...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 12, 2025

Memphis mayor responds after Trump says he's deploying National Guard to city
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - President Donald Trump said Friday that the National Guard is coming to Memphis to address crime concerns. Trump made the announcement during an appearance on Fox News' "Fox an...
Deja Davis Sep 12, 2025

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political': Authorities
OREM, Utah (AP) - A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative view...
The Associated Press Sep 12, 2025

Mississippi lawmakers discuss early voting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi House lawmakers are considering giving voters the option to vote early in order to boost turnout at the polls. "I think just expanding the time span where people ca...
Cameron Smith Sep 11, 2025

Man charged with capital murder in Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a 32-year-old man was arrested in connection to a recent homicide. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said Robert White ...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 11, 2025

Six arrested after 17-year-old killed in Jefferson Davis County shooting
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jefferson Davis County deputies said six suspects have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a 17-year-old. The shooting occurred at the...
Sethanie Smith Sep 11, 2025

Man found guilty in killing of ex-girlfriend during Jackson home invasion
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was found guilty in connection to the 2022 home-invasion killing of his ex-girlfriend in Jackson. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced that a jury fou...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 11, 2025
