Category Archives: WJTV
MDE launches AP courses in cybersecurity, networking and business
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced it will participate in the College Board's innovative AP Career Kickstart courses, which will include an AP Cybersecurit...
Aug 07, 2025
Live post-WWII grenade found in Rankin County home
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A live grenade from the post-World War II era was discovered in Rankin County. Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office, said deputies and Expl...
Aug 07, 2025
Man who 'ambushed' Pennsylvania state troopers, shooting 2, is dead: police
THOMPSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WBRE/WYOU) - The man who opened fire on Pennsylvania State Troopers Thursday, wounding two, is dead, police officials confirmed. Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Pari...
Aug 07, 2025
Jackson mayor forms task force to tackle housing issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced the formation of a new Housing Task Force, which will be dedicated to making sure every residents has access to safe, reliable and sanitary h...
Aug 07, 2025
Austin Drummond held in jail without bond; state seeks death penalty
The family members of the victims in the West Tennessee quadruple murder spoke out after court. The video can be seen in the box above. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Austin Drummond, the man charged in the quadru...
Aug 07, 2025
Southaven man charged with statutory rape after prior arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Southaven, Mississippi man arrested last month for a child pornography charge was arrested again on Wednesday after being accused of statutory rape with a minor, according to polic...
Aug 07, 2025
Officials give update on 5 soldiers shot at Fort Stewart as investigation continues
HINESVILLE, Ga. (NEXSTAR) - Officials at Fort Stewart in Georgia shared updates on the five soldiers shot allegedly by their fellow servicemember at one of the nation's largest Army bases. They also r...
Aug 07, 2025
Shots fired into South Jackson home, police investigating
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Police are investigating after someone fired shots into a South Jackson home. The incident occurred on Crestleigh Manor around 10:00 p.m. on August 6. Jackson Police Chief Jose...
Aug 07, 2025
Woman injured after fall from Byram Swinging Bridge
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was injured after falling from the Byram Swinging Bridge. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on August 6. 18-wheeler driver killed in Holmes County crash According to...
Aug 07, 2025
18-wheeler driver killed in Holmes County crash
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-wheeler driver was killed during a crash in Holmes County. The crash occurred on Interstate 55 near mile marker 150 around 5:30 p.m. on August 6. Mississippi driver...
Aug 06, 2025