Category Archives: WJTV
Robert Prevost elected the first American pope in history, will take the name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was elected the first po...
May 08, 2025
Woman gives birth on Gallatin Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman gave birth near Gallatin and Earl Streets in Jackson. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said Capitol police responde...
May 07, 2025
One killed in shooting on Holden Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after one person was shot and killed. The shooting occurred in the 300 block of Holden Street near Segura Avenue on Wednesday, May 7. Jackson p...
May 07, 2025
Dr. Marcus Thompson resigns as Jackson State president
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning announced that Dr. Marcus Thompson has submitted his resignation as president of Jackson State University (JSU), ...
May 07, 2025
Man receives $7.5M bond for multiple Jackson robberies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man has been arrested in connection to multiple armed robberies in the city. Jackson police seek help in solving 2021 homicide case Detective Tommie ...
May 07, 2025
Jackson police seek help in solving 2021 homicide case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade is asking for the community's help in solving a nearly four-year-old homicide case. Ella James, 62, died after being shot multiple times at her...
May 07, 2025
Two arraigned for Cinco de Mayo shooting in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police announced two women have been formally charged and arraigned following a shooting during a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Vicksburg Police Chief Penny Jones said...
May 07, 2025
Silver Alert canceled for 75-year-old Brandon woman
UPDATE: BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued for Sonya Johnson has been canceled. She has been located and is safe, according to authorities. BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Silver Alert has been...
May 07, 2025
Black smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel; no pope selected on first vote
Black smoke has emerged from the Sistine Chapel after Cardinals held the first vote to select a new pope on the first day of the conclave, signaling deliberations will continue. The black smoke was vi...
May 07, 2025
Canton officials begin recount in mayoral race
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton election officials are recounting the votes to see who will be the Democratic nominee in the upcoming mayoral election. Comelia Walker called for a recount after she lost...
May 07, 2025