Category Archives: WJTV

The president's social media tirade came after U.S. strikes hit a city that is home to one of Iran's main nuclear sites, sending a massive fireball into the sky

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A United Airlines flight was diverted to the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) due to a malfunction with its left engine. According to the Jackson Municipa...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers approved the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act, sending the bill to Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.). Multiple lawmakers, who represent the City of Jackson, vot...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two people were shot at a trail ride in Tunica County, Mississippi, on Saturday, according to the Tunica County Sheriff's Office. On Saturday, at around 6 p.m., deputies received mul...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mo Williams announced he is stepping down as the head men's basketball coach at Jackson State University (JSU) in order to accept a role on the Kentucky coaching staff. "I want...

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton police are investigating after a man was killed during a shooting. The shooting happened in the 500 block of 3rd Avenue on March 30, 2026. Canton Police Chief Otha Brown ...

CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) announced a wildfire burning in Carroll County is 70% contained. According to the MFC, the Big Hungry Fire has burned 4,246 acr...

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County deputies are investigating after two teenagers were discovered deceased from gunshot wounds. The incident happened near the 1700 block of South Springdale Roa...

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A capital murder suspect, who was wanted in Hinds County, was arrested after a two-vehicle crash in Jones County. Jones County deputies said the crash happened on Moselle ...

INDIANOLA, Miss. (WJTV) - A rape suspect was killed during an officer-involved shooting in Indianola, according to authorities. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Saf...