Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson councilman wants action on PJ Williams bridge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, said the city should break the deadlock on repairing the PJ Williams bridge. Stokes and Pastor PJ Williams said it's important t...
Aug 04, 2025
8-year-old killed in Jackson shooting, father charged
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An eight-year-old boy was killed during a shooting in Jackson, and police said his father has been charged in the case. The incident occurred in the 3600 block of Lampton Avenu...
Aug 03, 2025
Two missing children found safe in wooded area in Rankin County
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Two missing children were found safe in Rankin County after an overnight search in a wooded area. Pearl Police Chief Nick McLendon said the two children, ages 8 and 10, were repo...
Aug 03, 2025
Five in custody following shootout in Jackson neighborhood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced five suspects were in custody in connection to a shootout on Redwood Drive. The shooting occurred around 7:00 p.m. on August 2 in the 4500 block of Red...
Aug 03, 2025
Officers scour mountainous area for ex-soldier suspected of killing 4 in Montana bar
(AP) - The former U.S. soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar was still at large early Sunday and may be armed after escaping in a stolen vehicle containing clothes and camping gear...
Aug 03, 2025
Deputies investigate man found dead near Arkabutla Lake
SENATOBIA, Miss. - Deputies are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near Arkabutla Lake Friday, Tate County Sheriffs confirm. Deputies have released few details pending an investigat...
Aug 03, 2025
Man killed in crash on Highway 80 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was killed during a crash on Highway 80 in Jackson. The crash occurred on Highway 80 in front of Battlefield Park around 12:45 a.m. on August 2. Pedestrian hit, killed in...
Aug 02, 2025
Two injured in Taylor Street shooting: Capitol police
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after two people were injured during a shooting. The shooting occurred on Taylor Street in Jackson around 12:15 a.m. on August 2. Driver charge...
Aug 02, 2025
Driver charged in deadly Bolivar County crash
BOLIVAR COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver has been charged after a fatal three-vehicle crash in Bolivar County. The crash occurred on Highway 8 near Cleveland on July 30 just before 10:30 p.m. Man arres...
Aug 02, 2025
Man arrested after drag race, crash in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Starkville police said they arrested a man after a drag race led to a crash. The incident occurred on Highway 182 just after 1:00 a.m. on August 2. Investigators said two of...
Aug 02, 2025