Category Archives: WJTV
Warrants issued for 3 in Claiborne County apartment shooting case
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Claiborne County deputies announced warrants have been issued for three suspects in connection to a shooting at an apartment complex. Investigators are searching for H...
Apr 25, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 25-27
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 (April 25-27) around Mississippi. Cent...
Apr 25, 2025
Funeral of Pope Francis drew thousands to say farewell
(NewsNation) - The funeral of Pope Francis took place Saturday in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, drawing around 200,000 people who bid farewell, according to the Vatican. The service started...
Apr 25, 2025
Giants trade back into the first round to take Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25
The New York Giants got their quarterback of the future by trading their way back into the first round and selecting Mississippi's Jaxson Dart with the No. 25 overall pick Thursday night. After t...
Apr 24, 2025
Cardinals add to their defense, select Mississippi’s Walter Nolen with No. 16 pick in NFL draft
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Walter Nolen was a blue-chip prospect who spent two slightly disappointing seasons at Texas A&M before transferring to Mississippi, where he blossomed into one of the best defe...
Apr 24, 2025
One dead after shots fired at Richland police: authorities
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - A man is deceased after shots were allegedly fired at Richland police, authorities said. According to investigators, officers conducted a traffic stop on a recreational vehicl...
Apr 24, 2025
Walthall County tornado victims still waiting for federal help
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Two powerful tornadoes tore through Walthall County in March, damaging or destroying more than 100 homes. Residents are still waiting for federal assistance. "Every roa...
Apr 24, 2025
Mississippi advocates push TANF funds for child care aid
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Child care providers and advocates urged the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) to use the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for the Child Car...
Apr 24, 2025
Jackson community leaders urge cleanup of illegal dumpsite
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson community leaders want an illegal dumpsite filled with trash and tires to be cleaned up. There is a dumpsite at an abandoned gas station on the corner of Prentiss Stree...
Apr 24, 2025
NFL Draft 2025: Titans select Miami's Cam Ward with first pick
(NEXSTAR) - The 2025 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the Tennessee Titans selecting Miami quarterback Cam Ward. "I think a lot us prospects had a big dream...
Apr 24, 2025