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...
Ashley Suter 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...
Shay Arthur 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...
Kaitlin Howell 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...
Delesha Banks 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 ...
Kaitlin Howell 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 ...
Cameron Smith 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...
Mercy Rain 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...
Kaitlin Howell 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...
Sethanie Smith 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,...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 25, 2025
