Category Archives: WJTV

George County inmate dies after being found unresponsive
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - An inmate was found unresponsive at the George County Regional Correctional Facility. The incident occurred just before 8:00 a.m. on May 17, 2026. According to the George...
Sethanie Smith May 18, 2026

Jackson police plan to bring in extra resources to fight crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police responded to a recent rise in violent crime by focusing on prevention efforts and stronger community partnerships, according to Jackson Police Chief Dr. RaShall ...
Jaylin Thornton May 18, 2026

Man arrested after chase from Copiah to Hinds County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities announced a man was arrested after a chase from Copiah County to Hinds County. Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley said Rodger Fulgham turned himself in on Ma...
Kaitlin Howell May 18, 2026

3 killed in shooting at San Diego mosque, 2 suspects found dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the county's largest mosque. Two suspects in the shooting are dead, police confirmed.
Anna Ashcraft, Alix Martichoux, and Jeremy Tanner May 18, 2026

Mississippi State's Tomas Valincius named Ferris Trophy winner
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Tomas Valincius, a sophomore pitcher at Mississippi State University (MSU), was named the Ferriss Trophy winner for 2026. The trophy is presented annually to the top collegi...
Tommy West May 18, 2026

Two killed in separate ATV accidents in Hinds County
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were killed during separate ATV accidents in Hinds County. The first incident occurred in the 1600 block of South Norrell Road in Bolton on May 9, 2026. Hinds County...
Tommy West May 18, 2026

Motorcyclist arrested after high-speed chase from Jackson to Crystal Springs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police announced a motorcyclist was arrested after a chase from Jackson into Crystal Springs. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safet...
Kaitlin Howell May 18, 2026

Man dies after being stabbed in North Mississippi
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died after being stabbed in North Mississippi, according to authorities. Lee County deputies responded to County Road 1303 in the Pratts/Friendship community around 6:...
Sethanie Smith May 18, 2026

Hinds County administrator announces retirement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The county administrator for Hinds County will retire at the end of May. During the Hinds County Board of Supervisors' meeting on May 18, 2026, County Administrator Lure Dean B...
Marie Mennefield May 18, 2026

Motorcyclist killed during Flowood crash
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Flowood police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed during a crash. The crash happened on Lakeland Drive near Jackson Preparatory School just before 7:15 p.m. on M...
Kaitlin Howell May 17, 2026
