Category Archives: WJTV
Three deaths reported during 2025 Labor Day holiday period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to three fatal crashes during the 2025 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period. The crashes, which resulted in three deaths, occurred in ...
Sep 02, 2025
Progress made on I-55 bridge preservation project in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A bridge preservation project on Interstate 55 over the Pearl River in Jackson is making headway, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The work inc...
Sep 02, 2025
Man killed in shooting at Vicksburg gas station
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police said a suspect was arrested after a man was shot and killed at a gas station. The shooting occurred at Waleed's Food Mart in the 3600 block of Wisconsin Aven...
Sep 02, 2025
Next tropical depression could form by mid-week | Tracking the Tropics
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - A tropical depression could form by the middle of this week as a tropical wave over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is producing showers and thunderstorms, the National Hurrican...
Sep 02, 2025
Hinds County sheriff discusses Labor Day weekend crimes in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Interim Jackson Police Chief and Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones addressed the violent crimes that occurred in the capital city during the Labor Day weekend. According to Jone...
Sep 02, 2025
18-year-old charged in Ridgewood Road homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred on Ridgewood Road in Jackson. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said Camer...
Sep 02, 2025
Viral 'Chickenhead' girl sings with Project Pat at 901 Day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- It was a dream come true for an Olive Branch girl who got to perform "Chickenhead" with Project Pat during 901 festivities Monday night. Alaynna Doty, 9, was asked to join the Memphi...
Sep 02, 2025
Mississippi homicide suspect arrested in Massachusetts
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A man who was wanted for a homicide in Hattiesburg was arrested in Massachusetts. On September 1, 2025, Palmer police and Hampden County deputies initiated a traffic stop o...
Sep 02, 2025
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.3 billion after no winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (NEXSTAR) - The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1.3 billion Monday night after the winning numbers failed to appear. The numbers drawn were 8, 23, 25, 40, 53 with the Powerbal...
Sep 02, 2025
Driver fleeing from Capitol police dies in crash: authorities
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver died after a vehicle crashed during a chase in Jackson, authorities said. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said offi...
Sep 01, 2025