Category Archives: WJTV
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
MDEQ expands Pearl River water contact advisory after sewer break
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has expanded a water contact advisory for a portion of the Pearl River following a significant sewer line break repor...
Jun 05, 2025
Four injured in Hinds County crash involving school bus, pickup truck
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Four people were injured during a crash involving a school bus and a pickup truck. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 18 and Midway Road in Hinds County on ...
Jun 05, 2025
Mississippi reports first West Nile case of 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported the first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the 2025 mosquito season. This first case was confirmed in Rankin County....
Jun 05, 2025
Commissioner unveils 2025 Mississippi State Fair plans
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) announced new details at a press conference ahead of the 166th Mississippi State Fair, which will be held October...
Jun 05, 2025
Mother claims Mississippi woman was shot to death by her ex-fiancé
HERNANDO, Miss. -- The mother of a Hernando woman who was found dead in her home claims her daughter was killed by her ex-fianc. Kasey Rowley, 28, was shot to death in a Hernando, Mississippi, house o...
Jun 05, 2025
D.A. asks for information on Hernando homicide
HERNANDO, Miss. - DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton is looking for the public's help after a recent Hernando homicide. Two detained after man killed at Hernando apartment The homicide hap...
Jun 05, 2025