Category Archives: WJTV
Fernand to fizzle out: When will the tropics become active again? | Tracking the Tropics
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)- Tropical Storm Fernand continued to weaken Tuesday and is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone soon, the National Hurricane Center said. Fernand is located about 635 miles ea...
Aug 26, 2025
Victim, accused shooter worked with comedian Katt Williams, sources say
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - The suspect charged in the death of a Baltimore comedian has served as security for well-known comedian Katt Williams, multiple sources tell WREG. Police say Tranell Marquise Willia...
Aug 26, 2025
Silver Alert canceled for 87-year-old Monticello man
UPDATE: LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Silver Alert has been canceled for Jimmie Dale Blackmon. He has been located and is safe, according to MBI. LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Silver Alert has...
Aug 26, 2025
Jackson, JSU organization partner to combat gun violence
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An initiative in Jackson will focus on addressing gun violence. The social action involving student leaders with the Jackson State University (JSU) Votes group birthed the Girl...
Aug 25, 2025
Driver in custody after fiery Holmes County crash
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man turned himself in to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office after a fiery crash killed one person and injured another. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said Radarius ...
Aug 25, 2025
Mississippi lawmakers discuss school choice bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers are deciding whether to draft a school choice bill. Members of the House gathered at the State Capitol on August 25, 2025. Those in the gallery listed to ...
Aug 25, 2025
Bluesky blocks Mississippi users over age verification law
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some Mississippi lawmakers are defending the state's new age verification law after a social media app cut off Mississippians' access because of it. Bluesky temporarily blocked...
Aug 25, 2025
Man found deceased in Jackson house fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was found deceased after a house fire in Jackson. The incident occurred at a home on Archer Avenue on August 25, 2025. 4-year-old boy found dead at Jackson apartment...
Aug 25, 2025
Man wanted for robbing Morton bank
MORTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Morton police are searching for a man who robbed a bank. The robbery occurred at Priority One Bank in Morton around 9:15 a.m. on August 25, 2025. 4-year-old boy found dead at Ja...
Aug 25, 2025
4-year-old boy found dead at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A four-year-old boy was found deceased at an apartment complex in Jackson, according to police. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Greenfield Avenue on August 25,...
Aug 25, 2025