Category Archives: WJTV

Man accused of killing wife in Hinds County takes the stand in trial
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing his wife in Hinds County took the stand on September 5, 2025. Prosecutors laid out graphic evidence Friday morning against Michael Owens, who is...
Jaylin Thornton Sep 05, 2025

Alabama man arrested for Mississippi bank robbery
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - An Alabama man was arrested in connection to a bank robbery that occurred on the Mississippi Coast. D'Iberville police said the robbery occurred at the Hancock Whitney Bank...
Sethanie Smith Sep 05, 2025

Can you remain anonymous in Mississippi if you win the $1.8B Powerball jackpot?
(NEXSTAR) - The Powerball jackpot is colossal, coming in at an estimated $1.8 billion after no ticket was able to match the numbers drawn Wednesday night. At its current size, the jackpot ranks as the...
Addy Bink Sep 05, 2025

GoFundMe to help family of man killed in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family of a man who was killed in Rankin County. According to the fundraiser, the funds will help pay for the funeral expenses of W...
Delesha Banks Sep 05, 2025

Man sentenced to life for 2023 homicide in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A jury found a man guilty in connection to a 2023 homicide in Vicksburg. The Vicksburg Post reported Kammeron Williams, 21, was found guilty on murder on September 3, 2025. H...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 05, 2025

Serial rapist from 1980s and '90s identified using DNA; believed to have lived in Mississippi
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KTLA) - Two cold-case home invasion rapes in the 1980s have been connected to four similar sexual assaults in other states, though the alleged rapist has since died, the Ventur...
Cameron Kiszla Sep 05, 2025

One injured in early morning Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after one person was injured during an early morning shooting. The shooting occurred near Lincoln Avenue and Jones Avenue around 3:00 a.m. on S...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 05, 2025

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: September 5-7
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 5-7) around Mississippi. Ce...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 05, 2025

Two men injured in separate Jackson shootings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men were injured during separate shootings in Jackson. The first shooting occurred in the 4300 block of Dixie Drive around 7:00 p.m. on September 4, 2025. Trial underway fo...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 04, 2025

Mississippi teen's death sparks legislation to fight online sextortion
Editor's Note: This article contains discussions of suicide. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can find resources in your area on the...
Melanie Christopher Sep 04, 2025
