Category Archives: WJTV
US Senate commemorates 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
WASHINGTON (WJTV) - The U.S. Senate approved a resolution, introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), ahead of the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The resolutio...
Aug 01, 2025
Mississippi deputies charge man with kidnapping, sexually assaulting ex-girlfriend
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson County deputies said a man was arrested for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in Alabama and for sexually assaulting her. Deputies responded to the Circle K gas stati...
Aug 01, 2025
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission lifts off for ISS
(NEXSTAR) - The latest mission on NASA's Commercial Crew Program successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, sending SpaceX Crew-11 on its journey toward the Internationa...
Aug 01, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 1-3
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 1-3) around Mississippi. Centr...
Aug 01, 2025
One killed in shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after one person was killed during a shooting at a gas station. The shooting occurred at the Shell gas station on Robinson Street early Friday ...
Aug 01, 2025
Vehicle recovery worker shot multiple times in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a vehicle recovery worker was shot multiple times. The shooting occurred in the area of TV Road and Gertrude Drive around 10:30 p.m. on J...
Aug 01, 2025
Man arrested for shooting girlfriend in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested for shooting his girlfriend in Adams County, investigators said. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said deputies responded to home on Highway 61 North ...
Jul 31, 2025
One lane of US 49 reopens in Madison County after heat causes buckle
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced crews repaired the buckle in the right lane of U.S. 49 South in Madison County. The lane bet...
Jul 31, 2025
Jackson State leases hotel to expand housing options
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) took steps to ensure housing availability for students ahead of the 2025-26 academic year. During a special session on Thursday, the Board of Tru...
Jul 31, 2025
Suspect identified in deaths of 4 people in West Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- A suspect in the deaths of four people whose bodies were found in northwest Tennessee was identified by authorities Thursday. Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation...
Jul 31, 2025