Category Archives: WJTV

Capitol police provide additional information on mass shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police provided additional information about a mass shooting at the Parlour Room in North Jackson. The shooting injured eight people, ages 21 to 40, outside the busines...
Delesha Banks Aug 13, 2025

Rankin County man found alive after extensive search
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced a missing man was found alive in a wooded area on August 13. Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office, said Tr...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 13, 2025

Former UMMC doctor indicted on sex crime charges
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Attorney General's Office is seeking additional information on a case involving a former Mississippi doctor. According to Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.),...
Sethanie Smith Aug 13, 2025

Judge grants 7-day water extension at Blossom Apartments
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Water service has been temporarily extended at a Jackson apartment complex. On August 13, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate ordered JXN Water to continue to provide service to ...
Mercy Rain Aug 13, 2025

Mississippi launches mental health support in 29 school districts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced a $16 million partnership between the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and Canopy Children's Solutions to deploy Canopy Anywhere...
Cameron Smith Aug 13, 2025

Suspect in custody in Holly Springs double homicide: sheriff's office
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A suspect is in custody in a shooting that killed a man and woman in Holly Springs, Mississippi over the weekend, Marshall County authorities said Tuesday. Darian McKinney turned hims...
David Royer Aug 13, 2025

DeSoto County school bus driver arrested on duty
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A DeSoto County school bus driver has been arrested on duty according to the Southaven Police Department. Southaven Police say the bus driver failed to stop at a stop sign and drove ...
Sarai Bennett Aug 13, 2025

New acts join 2025 National Folk Festival in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - More performers have been announced for the 82nd National Folk Festival in downtown Jackson! Organizers said the new performers will be featured in the Family Area and througho...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 13, 2025

Silver Alert issued for 35-year-old Rankin County man
Editor's Note: MBI released a name correction for the missing person. The following story has been updated. RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Silver Alert has been issued for a 35-year-old Rankin County...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 13, 2025

Lucedale man charged in father's death
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - George County deputies announced a man was arrested in connection to the death of his father. The homicide occurred in the 100 block of Finch Road after 5:30 a.m. on Augu...
Sethanie Smith Aug 13, 2025
