Category Archives: WJTV
Sheriff believes two Jackson students were killed in 'targeted' shooting
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The investigation into the deaths of two teenagers, who were reported missing in Jackson, is still underway. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the bodies of Terry Burr...
Mar 31, 2026
Mississippi judges could see a significant raise
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi judges could see a significant pay raise as the 2026 Legislative Session nears its end. According to House Bill 1752, some judge would receive a raise of more than ...
Mar 31, 2026
Organizers deem Hal's St. Paddy's Parade a success despite changes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There were many changes at the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival this year. Those changes included safety and cleanup. Thousands of people showed up for the parade on Sat...
Mar 31, 2026
Teen charged with murder after fatal shooting of Mississippi brothers
TIPPAH COUNTY, Miss. -- A juvenile charged with murder is accused of fatally shooting two brothers in Tippah County, Miss at an after-prom party on Sunday, according to the Tippah County Investigator ...
Mar 31, 2026
Beth Israel arson suspect requests continuance of federal trial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of the arson attack at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson has requested for his federal trial to be continued. According to court documents, Stephen Spencer Pi...
Mar 31, 2026
Leake County father charged with murder in infant's death
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Leake County man has been charged in connection to the death of his infant, according to police. Kosciusko police said Jeremiah Banks, 25, was arrested and initially cha...
Mar 31, 2026
Mississippi players win $50K each in back-to-back Powerball drawings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Mississippi Lottery players each secured $50,000 prizes in back-to-back Powerball drawings. On March 28, 2026, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) said one player sec...
Mar 31, 2026
16-year-old dies after being stabbed in Kosciusko
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) - A 16-year-old was killed during a stabbing in Kosciusko, according to police. The incident occurred on Lucas Street around 4:15 p.m. on March 30, 2026. Kosciusko Police Chief...
Mar 31, 2026
Mississippi man pleads guilty to 2023 murder
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) - A man from St. Martin, Miss., has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. According to a news release from the Office of the District Attorney of Jackson, George, and Gr...
Mar 31, 2026
Keesler AFB plans routine readiness exercise
BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - The Keesler Air Force Base (AFB) will conduct a routine readiness exercise on March 31, 2026. According to officials, personnel and visitors could see an increase in training ac...
Mar 31, 2026