Category Archives: WJTV

Dinner shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The man referred to himself as a "Friendly Federal Assassin" in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting that authorities increasingly believe was politically motivated, according t...
The Associated Press Apr 26, 2026

Driver rescued from submerged truck in Jones County drainage canal
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A 20-year-old driver was rescued after a pickup truck crashed and ended up upside down in a drainage canal in Jones County. The incident happened on Highway 15 South at th...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 26, 2026

Who is Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting?
The man is believed to have traveled by train from California to Chicago, and then on to Washington.
Ashleigh Fields Apr 26, 2026

18-year-old killed, another injured in Jackson park shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-year-old was killed and another person was injured during a shooting at a Jackson park, according to police. The shooting occurred at Leavell Woods Park on Dona Avenue ar...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 26, 2026

McComb High School senior killed in shooting
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - Police are investigating after a McComb High School senior was killed during a shooting. The Enterprise Journal reported the shooting happened just after 3:30 p.m. on April 25, ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 25, 2026

Trump, Cabinet evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner after shots fired
President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Cabinet were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired in the Washington Hilton's lobby. Three or ...
Ryan Mancini Apr 25, 2026

Man dies in early morning Jackson house fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One person died during a house fire in Jackson. The fire occurred in the 1600 block of Wilhurst Street just before 1:45 a.m. on April 25, 2026. Chief Fire Investigator Charles ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 25, 2026

Armed robbery suspect arrested near Adams County Sheriff's Office
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Adams County sheriff announced an armed robbery suspect was arrested near the sheriff's office. Deputies responded to Jones Lumber and Sawmill on Vaughn Drive around 6...
Sethanie Smith Apr 25, 2026

Pelahatchie family safe after tree falls on home
PELAHATCHIE, Miss. (WJTV) - A severe storm caused a tree to fall on a home in Pelahatchie. The family was able to escape without injury on Friday. "Everybody and my three kids are safe. My wife is saf...
Jaylin Thornton Apr 25, 2026

Vigil held for Morton High School student killed in crash
MORTON, Miss. (WJTV) - After the passing of a Morton High School student, the community gathered on Friday in honor of his memory. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), a vehicle carrying...
Acie Lewis Apr 25, 2026
