Category Archives: WJTV
Memphis man dies in crash on Highway 24 in Mississippi
WILKINSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Memphis man was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. The crash occurred on Highway 24 just before 7:00 a.m. on July 18. Capitol police...
Jul 18, 2025
Volunteers help Jackson schools ahead of new school year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In less than two weeks, the Jackson Public School District (JPS) will welcome back students for the start of a new school year. On Friday, volunteers with Entergy Nuclear helpe...
Jul 18, 2025
Capitol police arrest man after car crashes into tree during chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police said a man is facing charges after a chase ended when a vehicle crashed into a tree. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safe...
Jul 18, 2025
JFD investigates arson at home under renovation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters are investigating a house fire that they said was intentionally set. The fire occurred at a home in the 200 block of Lindsey Drive just before 6:00 a.m. on...
Jul 18, 2025
Greenville man faces murder charge in brother's death
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Greenville police arrested a man in connection to the shooting death of his brother. The shooting occurred in the 700 block of Cotton Drive around 9:00 p.m. on July 16. When...
Jul 18, 2025
One lane of State Route 22 bridge reopens after 18-wheeler crash
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reopened one lane of traffic on the State Route 22 bridge over Interstate 20 after an a 18-wheeler accident. According ...
Jul 18, 2025
US Marshals capture man in connection to Greenwood homicide
GREENWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested a 22-year-old man, who was wanted in connection to a homicide in Greenwood. Agents said Charlie Ivory was arrested in Greenwood on J...
Jul 18, 2025
Mississippi girl social media sensation after nailing 'Chickenhead' rap
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An Olive Branch girl was channeling Memphis-born rapper Project Pat when she took to the mic at a Mexican restaurant, but had no idea her one-minute performance would blow up the int...
Jul 18, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 18-20
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 (July 18-20) around Mississippi. Centr...
Jul 18, 2025
Body recovered from Pearl River identified as Hazlehurst man
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A body that was recovered from the Pearl River has been identified. Interim Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard identified the person as Michael Miller, 28, of, Hazlehurst. Fo...
Jul 17, 2025