Category Archives: WJTV
US 49 South in Madison County reopens after buckles are repaired
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Both lanes of U.S. 49 South in Madison County have reopened after recent roadway buckles. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), crews repaire...
Aug 04, 2025
Hinds County Detention Center struggles with overcrowding
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Board of Supervisors said the Hinds County Detention Center was not meant to operate as such a large capacity. During their board meeting on August 4, Hinds Co...
Aug 04, 2025
'Not safe': Jackson neighbors concerned after violent weekend in city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating two separate shootings this weekend. One of the shootings resulted in the death of a child. On Sunday, officers responded to Lampton Avenue. Th...
Aug 04, 2025
Councilman wants more funds for JPD to address staffing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, said the police department needs at least $5 million. The money would go toward raising officer pay, as well as paying for new o...
Aug 04, 2025
Recent Jackson shootout could be connected to other shootings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Police released new information about a shootout that occurred in a South Jackson neighborhood this weekend. According to Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade, the shootout occurre...
Aug 04, 2025
Woman attacked by dogs in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies are investigating after a woman was attacked by several dogs while walking in the Powers community. The incident occurred on Eastview Drive near the ...
Aug 04, 2025
Two arrested at Mississippi airport for trafficking marijuana
SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two men were arrested at a Mississippi airport for trafficking marijuana, authorities said. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), with assistance from...
Aug 04, 2025
Argument leads to shooting in Jackson: police
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a fight led to a shooting. The incident occurred in the 4000 block of West Capitol Street around 8:00 a.m. on August 4. 8-year-old killed...
Aug 04, 2025
Mississippi trooper injured in motorcycle crash
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi state trooper was injured during a motorcycle crash on the coast. The Sun Herald reported the crash occurred on the exit ramp at the intersection of Highway 67 a...
Aug 04, 2025
Man shot, killed while riding four-wheeler in Wayne County
WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WHLT) - A man was shot and killed while riding on a four-wheeler in Wayne County. The shooting occurred on Sand Bottom Drive around 1:00 a.m. on August 3. Body found with laceration...
Aug 04, 2025