Category Archives: WJTV
Ohio man pleads guilty to possessing device-making equipment in Mississippi
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Ohio man pled guilty on June 30 to illegally possessing magnetic stripe credit card encoding devices. According to court documents, John Carleton Johnson, Jr., 32, of C...
Jul 11, 2025
Third suspect arrested months after mass shooting in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police announced an 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to the mass shooting in downtown Jackson that occurred hours after the 2025 Hal's St. Paddy's ...
Jul 11, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 11-13
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 11-13) around Mississippi. Centr...
Jul 11, 2025
MDOT holds meeting on proposed road changes in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) hosted a public meeting on Thursday in Pearl. Residents gathered at Pearl City Hall to learn more about proposed changes to U....
Jul 10, 2025
JPS proposes new policy for electronic devices
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Public School District (JPS) held a community listening session on Thursday to discuss the proposed cellphone policy for schools. Several people attended the meetin...
Jul 10, 2025
Jackson leaders address concerns after neighborhood shootout
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In the aftermath of a shootout in a Jackson neighborhood, Councilman Brian Grizzell, Ward 4, held a meeting for his community. The shootout occurred in the Brookhollow neighbor...
Jul 10, 2025
Capitol police implementing new 911 system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are working on a more efficient 911 system aimed at cutting emergency response delays. Calls are currently routed through Jackson police before reaching Capitol ...
Jul 10, 2025
Canton Public Schools superintendent accepts new job
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The superintendent of the Canton Public School District has accepted a new job. Superintendent Gary Hannah said he's accepted the position of chief of staff for the Memphis-Shel...
Jul 10, 2025
One arrested, others wanted for shootout in Jackson neighborhood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested an 18-year-old and are searching for at least four more suspects in connection to a shootout. The shooting occurred in the Brookhollow neighborhood arou...
Jul 10, 2025
Man wanted for attempted murder in Louisiana captured in Mississippi
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies said a man wanted for attempted murder in Louisiana was captured. According to Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten, Brandon Harbor was arrested at #23...
Jul 10, 2025