Category Archives: WJTV

Two juveniles arrested for auto burglaries at two Jackson colleges
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police arrested two juveniles in connection to more than 20 auto burglaries at two Jackson colleges. The crimes occurred during the early morning hours of September 2, ...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 03, 2025

Man accused of killing two in Rankin County denied bond
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of killing two people in Rankin County made his initial appearance in court on September 3, 2025. Matthew Brian Kidd is facing charges for murder and burg...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 03, 2025

Two arrested in Jackson quadruple shooting over Labor Day weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men were arrested in connection to the quadruple shooting that occurred in Jackson over Labor Day weekend. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD),...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 02, 2025

Manslaughter case against Jackson security guard heads to grand jury
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The case against a security guard, who was charged in connection to the death of a woman in Jackson, will be presented to the Hinds County grand jury. On September 2, 2025, Car...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 02, 2025

Man in custody after brief standoff in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police said a suspect is in custody after a brief standoff at a Jackson home. The incident occurred on Sidway Street around 3:00 p.m. on September 2, 2025. 100 pounds o...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 02, 2025

FEMA approves $2.8M for recovery following Jackson water crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved $2.8 million for Mississippi. Officials said the funds will help cover emergency protective measures taken by the City o...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 02, 2025

Mississippi Lottery removes $10 game from retailers. Here's why
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) recalled the recently released $10 "$2,000 Loaded" instant game tickets from retailers. According to the MLC, a ticket printing issue ...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 02, 2025

100 pounds of meth seized in Jackson, two in custody
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) and Capitol police recovered 100 pounds of methamphetamine and other items during a drug bust. Bailey Martin, spokesperson...
Sethanie Smith Sep 02, 2025

Jackson recognizes September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn declared September 2025 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to health officials, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death ...
Marie Mennefield Sep 02, 2025

Man wanted for terroristic threats arrested while playing slot machine at Vicksburg casino
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A man who was wanted for making terroristic threats in Louisiana was arrested while playing a slot machine at a Vicksburg casino. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said Brian...
Sethanie Smith Sep 02, 2025
