Category Archives: WJTV
Ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled amid investigation into multiple deaths
(WJW) - Some ready-to-eat meals sold nationally at Walmart and Kroger stores have been recalled as public health officials investigate a deadly Listeria outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ...
Jun 18, 2025
One killed in shooting near Canton Mart in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a suspect has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred near Canton Mart and Interstate 55 Frontage Road just before 6:00 p.m. ...
Jun 17, 2025
Trial begins for teen accused of killing USM football player
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The trial for one of the suspects accused of killing a Southern Miss football player in 2024 began on June 17. Orlando May faces multiple charges, including capital murder....
Jun 17, 2025
Man arrested for mass shooting at Fayette Day Festival
FAYETTE, Miss. (WJTV) - A Port Gibson was was arrested in connection to the mass shooting that occurred at the Fayette Day Festival. Jefferson County Sheriff James E. Bailey said Courtez D'Henry Dampe...
Jun 17, 2025
All Mississippi Driver Service Bureau locations closed on June 18
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced all Driver Service Bureau locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 18. According to DPS officials,...
Jun 17, 2025
Man convicted of killing two Mississippi women found dead at prison
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The man who was convicted of killing two women in Mississippi before leading authorities on a nationwide manhunt was found deceased at a state prison. Rankin County Coron...
Jun 17, 2025
Atlantic tropical conditions continue quiet trend | Tracking the Tropics
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - As we continue into the third week of the Atlantic hurricane season, the tropics continue their quiet trend. Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center did not predict any tropical de...
Jun 17, 2025
Curfew set in Humphreys County after three shot
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Humphreys County Board of Supervisors implemented a new curfew after three people were injured during a shooting at a game room. According to the Humphreys County ...
Jun 17, 2025
Man found dead in Vicksburg house fire
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A 53-year-old man was found deceased during a house fire in Vicksburg. The fire occurred at a home in the 300 block of Marian Lane around 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16. Shooti...
Jun 17, 2025
Hosemann names Opioid Settlement Advisory Council appointees
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) announced his appointments to the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Advisory Council. The council will be tasked with guiding the allocation...
Jun 17, 2025