Category Archives: WJTV
'Humanitarian crisis': Jackson could be forced to demolish apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson sent an ultimatum to the owners of an apartment complex that was covered in mountains of trash just last week. City Attorney Drew Martin sent a letter to X-...
May 23, 2025
Teen killed in Presidential Hills neighborhood in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 15-year-old was killed in the Presidential Hills neighborhood in Jackson. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said the homicide occurred in the ...
May 23, 2025
State Route 28 bridge expected to reopen Tuesday
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The State Route 28 bridge over the Pearl River is expected to reopen soon. Pending final inspection, officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) sa...
May 23, 2025
President approves aid for Mississippi tornado survivors
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced his request for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance for counties affected by the March 14-15 tornado outbreak was approved by P...
May 23, 2025
Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class #69 graduates from Training Academy
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - After 18 weeks of training, 38 cadets graduated from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy in Pearl on Friday. Family members proudly watched as the graduate...
May 23, 2025
Jackson police arrest two in shooting death of 19-year-old
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested two additional suspects in connection to the shooting death of a 19-year-old. The shooting occurred in the 300 block of Holden Street near Segura Avenue...
May 23, 2025
Jackson man sentenced in auto theft case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man has been sentenced in connection to an auto theft case. Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) announced Martez Davis was sentenced to 10 years in the custody of t...
May 23, 2025
Hattiesburg man pleads guilty to SNAP benefits fraud
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Hattiesburg man pled guilty in federal court to stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits intended for low-income families. According to court...
May 23, 2025
Kim Wade exits Jackson mayor race, backs Rodney DePriest
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson mayoral candidate has pulled out of the race in the 2025 Municipal General Election. In-person absentee voting begins soon for 2025 Municipal General Election Kim Wad...
May 23, 2025
Man found after Yazoo County crash, expected to face charges
UPDATE: YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo County deputies said they found a man walking on Highway 433 near Odum Road around 6:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23. Investigators said Keith Booker was identifie...
May 23, 2025