Category Archives: WJTV

Jackson man charged in Byram drive-by shooting
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Byram police announced a Jackson man was arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting. The shooting happened in the 900 block of Mountain Crest Drive just before 3:15 a.m. on Ap...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 27, 2026

Cole Allen, WHCA accused gunman, charged with attempt to assassinate Trump
The alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors said Monday at an initial co...
Ella Lee Apr 27, 2026

Bond denied for two accused of killing Jackson students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men, who were arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of two teenagers in Hinds County, made their initial appearances in court on April 27, 2026. According to Hinds ...
Marie Mennefield Apr 27, 2026

Beth Israel expected to reopen in 2027 after arson attack
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - When the only synagogue in Jackson became a target for arson at the beginning of 2026, many members of Beth Israel Congregation were left fearful. However, rebuilding efforts a...
Acie Lewis Apr 27, 2026

Mother of slain Ole Miss football star still seeking answers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- "If anybody knows me, they know my boys are my life. Corey wasn't just anybody; that was my life, my boys are my life," said Chantrel Bernhart. Bernhart is a mother in pain, grieving...
Lisa Dandridge Apr 27, 2026

Suspected WHCD gunman charged with attempt to assassinate Trump
The alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, Justice Department prosecutors said Monday at an initial court appea...
Ella Lee Apr 27, 2026

Sharkey County deputies injured in pursuit crash
SHARKEY COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Sharkey County deputies are recovering after a crash during a chase. The incident happened on April 26, 2026. According to the Sharkey County Sheriff's Department, t...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 27, 2026

Building systems issue displaces JSU students at Alexander Hall
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials announced Jackson State University (JSU) has resolved the issue affecting Alexander Residence Hall. The disruption was determined to be caused by storm surge ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 26, 2026

Brandon High School student dies in lake accident
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon police said a 17-year-old was found dead after a search and rescue operation at a private lake. The incident happened at a private lake near Marquette Road in Brandon o...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 26, 2026

MEMA opens locations to assist with winter storm recovery
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in coordination with federal and local partners, will open six Disaster Recovery Centers and seven Disaster Survivor Assistanc...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 26, 2026
