Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson Mayor-elect John Horhn names transition leadership team
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor-elect John Horhn announced his transition leadership team as he prepares to take office on July 1, 2025. Mayor-elect John Horhn discusses plans for capital city "...
Jun 06, 2025
Man sentenced for fatal shooting outside Jackson funeral home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was sentenced in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred outside a Jackson funeral home in 2020. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said a jury found Ameni Ol...
Jun 06, 2025
VIDEO: Jackson police search for person of interest in armed carjacking
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a person of interest in connection to an armed carjacking. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said the incident ...
Jun 06, 2025
Mississippi warns of DMV fine scam targeting residents
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) said they are aware of a recent text scam that's targeting individuals. The text states that individuals must p...
Jun 06, 2025
Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson cleared to reopen
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The State Fire Marshal's Office said Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson has met the standards to reopen. According to State Fire Marshal and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney (R-Miss...
Jun 06, 2025
Jim Hill High School choir director James Hawkins dies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jim Hill High School's choir director, James Hawkins, has died. The Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced his passing on Thursday. Mr. Hawkins was a renowned music edu...
Jun 06, 2025
Mississippi traffic stop reveals 185 pounds of marijuana in stolen truck
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested in North Mississippi after authorities discovered 185 pounds of marijuana hidden in the bed of a stolen truck. According to the Mississippi Department of ...
Jun 06, 2025
Highway 98 reopens after 'major accident' in Pike County
UPDATE: PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Pike County Sheriff's Office said Highway 98 has reopened. PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Pike County deputies responded to a "major accident" on Highway 98 on Fri...
Jun 06, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 6-8
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 (June 6-8) around Mississippi. Central...
Jun 06, 2025
Mayor-elect John Horhn discusses plans for capital city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mayor-elect John Horhn outlined his top priorities for the City of Jackson. At the top of the list is the city's budget. Horhn is also focused on restoring trust with residents...
Jun 05, 2025