Category Archives: WJTV
Sports Zone Special: 2025 SEC and SWAC Media Days
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Sports Zone 12 is getting ready for the 2025 college football season. Starting at 6:30 p.m. on July 16, David Edelstein and Camden Morris will host live coverage of SEC Media D...
Jul 16, 2025
Brandon police arrest man in fatal block party shooting
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon police announced a man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting at a block party. Brandon Police Chief Joseph French said Ryan Mosley, 31, was arrested in connect...
Jul 16, 2025
Teens arrested for burglary, assault in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon police announced three teenagers were arrested in connection to a burglary and aggravated assault. Brandon Police Chief Joseph French said officers responded to a call ...
Jul 16, 2025
Gospel icon 'Mama' Mosie Burks remembered at homecoming celebration
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - People traveled to Jackson to pay their respects to a Gospel music legend. Family, friends and community members gathered at Greater Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church on Wednes...
Jul 16, 2025
Former Madison County engineer attempts suicide after verdict: authorities
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities said a former Madison County engineer tried to kill himself after he was found guilty during a federal bribery trial. According to the Rankin County Sheriff's Offic...
Jul 16, 2025
COVID cases rising in Mississippi, but nationwide activity 'low': CDC
(NewsNation) - Infections of COVID-19 are growing or likely growing in half of the U.S. as of July 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated. Modeling from the agency shows the West ...
Jul 16, 2025
MSDH issues health alert as pertussis cases increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) issued a health alert warning the public about an increase in pertussis cases (whooping cough) in the state. As of July 10, th...
Jul 16, 2025
Remains found by dog identified as missing Mississippi man
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Panola County Sheriff's office confirmed the remains found by a dog in May are those of a missing Batesville, Mississippi, man. The sheriff's office said in a post on social medi...
Jul 16, 2025
Suspect in family's shooting in Mississippi had history of domestic disturbances
TUNICA, COUNTY, Miss. - A suspect in a triple shooting who was later found dead near the crime scene had a history of domestic violence charges, records show. Monday night, the Tunica County Sheriff's...
Jul 16, 2025
Tropical Depression could form off Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)- An area of low pressure continues to move west across the Florida Panhandle as it brings rain and thunderstorms mainly south of its center, the National Hurricane Center said. The ...
Jul 16, 2025