Category Archives: WJTV
State Auditor's Office recovers $900K in taxpayer funds
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Auditor Shad White (R-Miss.) announced in an annual Audit Exceptions Report that his office recovered $905,225.71 in taxpayer funds and returned them to the deserving ent...
Jul 30, 2025
Lt. Gov. Hosemann outlines 2026 Legislative Session goals
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - During his remarks at the 2025 Neshoba County Fair, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) discussed his priorities ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session. "We're commit...
Jul 30, 2025
Mississippi Ag Commissioner reveals F.A.R.M. plan for agriculture boost
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - During his remarks at the 2025 Neshoba County Fair, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) announced the Future of Agriculture Resiliency for Mis...
Jul 30, 2025
Man wanted for killing two women in Jackson found dead
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities said the man who was wanted for killing two women in Jackson apparently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi De...
Jul 30, 2025
18-wheeler driver killed in Pike County crash
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-wheeler driver was killed during a crash on Interstate 55 in Pike County. Pike County Coroner Rashad Taylor said the crash occurred on I-55 South near Exit 15 before ...
Jul 30, 2025
What we know about Clinton and Cristen Brink, killed in Devil's Den State Park
WEST FORK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) - An Arkansas couple was killed on a hiking trail at Devil's Den State Park on Saturday, and the search for the suspect is ongoing. Arkansas State Police identified the vic...
Jul 30, 2025
WATCH: Day 1 of 2025 Neshoba County Fair speeches
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's political leaders spoke at the Neshoba County Fair on July 30. More political leaders are expected to speak on July 31, including Gov. ...
Jul 30, 2025
4 bodies found in TN identified amid abandoned baby investigation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The four people found dead in Lake County along Carrington Road in Tiptonville have been identified by authorities amid an abandoned baby girl investigation in Dyer County on Tuesday...
Jul 30, 2025
One injured in shooting near Tombigbee Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after one person was injured during a shooting. The shooting occurred near Tombigbee Street on July 30. Man dead after standoff at Raymond home...
Jul 30, 2025
Motorcyclist dies after being hit by vehicle in Jackson
Editor's Note: Jackson police initially reported the person who died was a pedestrian. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a passenger vehicle on H...
Jul 29, 2025