Category Archives: WJTV

Man injured in drive-by shooting on Williams Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 43-year-old man was injured during a drive-by shooting in Jackson. The shooting occurred near the 5300 block of Williams Drive on April 5, 2026. Jackson police said the victi...
Sethanie Smith Apr 06, 2026

Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches
"The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night," Trump told a news conference at the White House.
The Associated Press Apr 06, 2026

Man injured in shooting on Medgar Evers Boulevard
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 50-year-old man was injured during a shooting in Jackson. The shooting occurred in the 4400 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard on April 4, 2026. Detective Tommie Brown, with the...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 04, 2026

Woman found dead after Natchez welfare check identified as retired educator
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was found deceased during a welfare check in Adams County, according to authorities. Adams County deputies responded to a home on Melanie Road in Natchez around 12...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 04, 2026

Man arrested after several injured when vehicle drove into crowd at Louisiana parade
Multiple people were injured during a Saturday parade in Louisiana, where police say a vehicle drove into a crowd, hitting several parade participants.
Laila Perrier Apr 04, 2026

Federal court upholds sex crimes conviction of former Mississippi teacher
Editor's Note: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers. AMORY, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the federal conviction of a former Nor...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 04, 2026

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline and Tehran called his threat "unbalanced and foolish." The search for a miss...
The Associated Press Apr 04, 2026

Pearl police car struck by drunk driver, suspect arrested
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - A Pearl police car was struck by an intoxicated driver, according to investigators. Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon said officers conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 20 westb...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 03, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers send winter storm loan bill back to governor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers concluded their work for the 2026 Legislative Session, but they may not be done. During the session, lawmakers worked to set up a Revolving Loan Program a...
Cameron Smith Apr 03, 2026

New tariff on brand name drugs could impact Mississippi pharmacies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new federal tariff on imported, brand name prescription drugs could soon impact how much Mississippians pay at pharmacies. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursd...
Mercy Rain Apr 03, 2026
