Category Archives: WJTV

Gluckstadt files appeal over annexation decision
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Gluckstadt has filed an appeal after a Madison County Chancery judge ruled in favor of the City of Madison in an annexation dispute. The city filed the notice of...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 17, 2025

Four charged in Canton shooting that injured woman
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton police announced four suspects have been arrested in connection to a May 2025 shooting that injured a woman. The suspects were identified as Christopher Gardner, Ahkeem L...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 17, 2025

Councilman mows lawn at Chapel Ridge to deter squatters
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson City Councilman took it upon himself on Thursday to clean up an apartment complex. Councilman Vernon Hartley, Ward 5, used his own lawn mowing equipment to improve th...
Cameron Smith Jul 17, 2025

Judge revokes Rudy Warnock's bond after alleged suicide attempt
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge has revoked the bond for Rudy Warnock after authorities said he tried to kill himself. The court determined that Warnock "poses a risk of flight and pos...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 17, 2025

Rankin County deputies arrest two teens for shooting in Star
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies arrested two teenagers in connection to a shooting in Star. The shooting occurred in the 500 block of Eddie Williams Drive before 9:45 p.m. on July...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 17, 2025

19-year-old charged in Hattiesburg hit-and-run
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police arrested a 19-year-old in connection to a hit-and-run investigation. Police said Asia Barlow, 19, was arrested and charged with one count of vehicle: lea...
Sethanie Smith Jul 17, 2025

18-wheeler driver injured in crash on I-20
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-wheeler driver was injured during a crash in Hinds County. The crash occurred on Interstate 20 West near the 19-mile marker on July 16. The crash occurred on Interst...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 16, 2025

Man in custody after missing woman's body found in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - After nearly two months of searching, the missing person case of La'Datra Williams took a tragic turn. Authorities said a body believed to be that of Williams was disco...
Mercy Rain Jul 16, 2025

Family seeks answers after detainee dies in Rankin County Jail
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A family is demanding answers after a 21-year-old man was found deceased inside the Rankin County Jail. Rankin County Coroner David Ruth said the body of Tevin Rogers was trans...
Jaylin Thornton Jul 16, 2025

Jackson Fire Department asks for budget increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson's interim fire chief said his long-term goal is to make sure each fire truck has four fighters on it. The Jackson Fire Department (JFD) is asking Mayor John Horhn for a...
Cameron Smith Jul 16, 2025
