Category Archives: WJTV
Port Gibson police arrest man for fatal apartment shooting
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Port Gibson police arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex. According to police, the shooting occurred at the Windsor Arms Apartments in t...
May 03, 2025
Jackson airport to offer expanded flight options for Summer 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announced increased summer flight options for Jackson and Central Mississippi travelers during the peak May through August period...
May 03, 2025
Jackson resident frustrated with apartment flooding
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A resident at a Jackson apartment complex said she's having to deal with the aftermath of excessive flooding in her unit. Cynthia Winford has lived at Waverly Park Apartments f...
May 03, 2025
Life expectancy in southern states barely changed from 1900 to 2000
(NewsNation) - New research suggests that how long a person lives can vary by where they live in the United States. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans...
May 03, 2025
Mississippi man arrested for holding woman captive
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office announced a man was arrested for allegedly subjecting a woman to "extreme levels of inhumane treatment." Lawrence County Sheriff Ry...
May 02, 2025
McComb park shooting leaves one dead, another injured
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - A teenager was killed and another person was injured during a shooting at a crowded McComb park. The Enterprise Journal reported the shooting occurred at Baertown Park just befo...
May 02, 2025
Ocean Springs mother seeks justice for son's death during Facebook Marketplace transaction
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The mother of an Ocean Springs man, who was killed during a Facebook Marketplace transaction in Holmes County, is speaking out after years without justice. Investigators ...
May 02, 2025
Mississippi lawmakers try to finalize state budget
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers are still trying to finalize a budget for the next fiscal year. Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) is waiting on both chambers to reach an agreement ahead of ...
May 02, 2025
Trial date set for ex-Capitol police officer charged in death of Jaylen Lewis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Capitol police officer was arraigned in connection to the death of Jaylen Lewis. A Hinds County Grand Jury previously indicted Steven Frederick, Jr., and Michael Rhine...
May 02, 2025
Delta State University offers full tuition for eligible students
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Delta State University (DSU) announced a new initiative aimed at expanding college access and reducing financial barriers for Mississippi families. Beginning in Fall 2025, th...
May 02, 2025