Category Archives: WJTV
Trump megabill narrowly advances in Senate despite 2 GOP defections
Senators on Saturday narrowly voted to advance a sprawling 1,000-page bill to enact President Trump's agenda, despite the opposition of two GOP lawmakers. The vote was 51-49. Two Republicans voted aga...
Jun 28, 2025
Medgar Evers at 100: Jackson honors civil rights icon
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - This year marks what would have been the 100th birthday of civil rights activist Medgar Evers. In Jackson, the community and special guests are honoring his legacy with powerfu...
Jun 28, 2025
One injured in early morning shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after one person was injured during an early morning shooting. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (...
Jun 28, 2025
LIST: 2025 Fourth of July celebrations in Jackson area
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For those looking for fun and family-friendly events with fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, you do not have to leave the Jackson metro area. Below are some of the events...
Jun 28, 2025
Defendant in Mississippi auditor’s ‘second largest’ embezzlement case in history goes free
Four years ago, agents from the state auditor's office arrested Tunica nonprofit operator Mardis Jones in what the office trumpeted as the second-largest embezzlement case in its history and demanded ...
Jun 28, 2025
Jackson airport expects heavy travel through July 7
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Travel is expected to be busy at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley EversInternational Airport (JAN) until Monday, July 7. Passengers flying from the Jackson airport are encouraged to ch...
Jun 28, 2025
Walker's Drive-In sold after 24 years
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The owners of a Jackson staple announced they have sold the restaurant. Jennifer and Derek Emerson, the owners of Walker's Drive-In, said Monday, June 30 will mark the sale of ...
Jun 28, 2025
Mississippi woman dies after jumping from car, man arrested: sheriff
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Gautier woman died after deputies said she jumped from moving car driven by a man believed to be her boyfriend. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said deputies res...
Jun 27, 2025
15-year-old charged after Port Gibson shooting injures another teen
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Port Gibson police announced a 15-year-old was charged as an adult in connection to a shooting that injured another teenager. The shooting occurred on Marginal Street on Ju...
Jun 27, 2025
Son accused of stabbing mother in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a suspect was arrested after he stabbed his mother. The incident occurred in the 3600 block of Newman Avenue around 3:45 p.m. on June 27. Man charged with k...
Jun 27, 2025