Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson woman robbed at gunpoint in her driveway
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a woman was robbed in her driveway at gunpoint. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Carriage Hills Drive just before 7:45 a.m. on S...
May 17, 2025
16-year-old drowns in North Mississippi creek
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 16-year-old drowned while swimming in a North Mississippi creek. The incident happened in a creek near County Road 1214 in Baldwyn. Woman found shot dead in Hernando house...
May 16, 2025
Video shows 10 inmates escape from New Orleans jail
Editor's note: The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office updated the total number of initial escapees to 10 after an inmate believed to be missing was found still inside the facility. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - A...
May 16, 2025
NOAA releases summer 2025 predictions for Mississippi
(NEXSTAR) - Get the SPF ready and prepare to crank the AC. All signs point to a hot summer ahead. On Thursday, the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis...
May 16, 2025
Woman found shot dead in Hernando house
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Police in Hernando, Mississippi said a woman was found shot dead in a house Thursday night. The woman was identified by police as Kasey Maria Rowley, 28. She was pronounced dead at th...
May 16, 2025
Groups file motion to update governing of Jackson's water system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two community organizations filed a motion seeking to modify a 2022 order that placed Jackson's water system under the control of Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin. The P...
May 16, 2025
Mississippi warns of New World Screwworm threat to animals
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) urged animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS). Officials said the invasive pest poses a serious threat to livestock...
May 16, 2025
Monticello stabbing leaves one dead, suspect in custody
LAWERENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was stabbed to death at a convenience store in Monticello. The Daily Leader reported the incident happened at the C Store on the corner of F.E. Sellers Highway a...
May 16, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: May 16-18
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 (May 16-18) around Mississippi. Centra...
May 16, 2025
Suspect in Natchez officer-involved shooting dies
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - The 19-year-old who was involved in a Natchez officer-involved shooting has died, officials said. The Natchez Democrat reported Phillip Stokes, Jr., died on Thursday, May 15 at...
May 16, 2025