Category Archives: WJTV
Elderly man saved after lawnmower accident in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - An elderly man was rescued in Jones County after he was trapped under a zero-turn lawnmower that had flipped into a ditch. The incident occurred on Gus Townsend Road off o...
Sep 10, 2025
Mississippi lawmakers react to death of Charlie Kirk
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot during an event in Utah, President Donald Trump has confirmed. Kirk, 31, was speaking at Utah Valley University in...
Sep 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk assassinated during event at Utah university; search for killer continues
(NEXSTAR) - Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot while speaking at a Utah university Wednesday. "This is a dark day for our state. It's a tragic day for our nation," said Utah...
Sep 10, 2025
Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run on US 80 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a pedestrian was injured during a hit-and-run. The incident occurred on U.S. 80 near Gault Street on September 9, 2025. Shoplifting suspects sought by Ridge...
Sep 10, 2025
Shoplifting suspects sought by Ridgeland police
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police are searching for two suspects who are accused of shoplifting at a local business. According to investigators, the incident occurred on August 19, 2025. Rank...
Sep 10, 2025
Rankin County home invasion suspect arrested after standoff
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced a man was arrested after a home invasion near the Reservoir. The incident occurred at the Alpine Mobile Home Park off of Old Fannin Road ...
Sep 10, 2025
Fourth man arrested year after fatal Tunica County shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A fourth man was arrested last Tuesday, a year after a man was killed at a Tunica County apartment complex, according to the Tunica County Sheriff's Office. Michael Cage of Robinsvil...
Sep 10, 2025
Man dies after being shot multiple times in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed. The shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Cornet Place on September 9, 2025. Interim Jackson Police Chief and...
Sep 09, 2025
Jackson acts as 'de facto sanctuary city': White House
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - During a press briefing on Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt brought up the City of Jackson when discussing crime. The Trump administration has said they're...
Sep 09, 2025
Trial continued for man charged in Ole Miss student's death
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The trial has been continued for the man accused of killing University of Mississippi student Jimmie "Jay" Lee. According to court documents, both the state and the defense...
Sep 09, 2025