Category Archives: WJTV
Three arrested in multiple Jackson armed robberies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced two men and a woman were arrested in connection to multiple armed robberies. Officers responded to State Street near Beasley Road on March 21, 2026, af...
Mar 23, 2026
Illegal dumping in West Jackson neighborhood sparks concerns
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Along Hickory Drive in West Jackson, a resident said illegal dumping has taken over, building over for years with no real relief. Cindy Hammons said furniture, tires and househ...
Mar 23, 2026
Recovery efforts underway after fire at Mississippi Trade Mart
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A fire this weekend at the Mississippi Trade Mart led to canceled events and lost merchandise. Recovery efforts were underway at the Trade Mart on March 23, 2026. Crews took do...
Mar 23, 2026
Man arrested for fatal stabbing in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection a fatal stabbing. The incident occurred in the 3500 block of Albermarle Road on March 22, 2026. According to police, M...
Mar 23, 2026
Pearl River County woman sentenced for SNAP fraud
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Pearl River County woman pled guilty to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud. According to the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), B...
Mar 23, 2026
Alabama man arrested for videoing woman in Mississippi restroom
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An Alabama man was arrested after Mississippi authorities said he videoed a woman in a restroom. On March 22, 2026, Jackson County deputies responded to the Welcome Cent...
Mar 23, 2026
Vendors suffer losses in fire at Mississippi Trade Mart
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An unexpected fire at the Mississippi Trade Mart this weekend caused dozens of vendors at the annual Spring Market to pack up shop. Madeline Bozak and Michaela Roberson, the co...
Mar 23, 2026
Log truck crash shuts down I-20 West in Warren County
UPDATE: WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The scene has been cleared, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A log truck crash on Interstate 20 Wes...
Mar 23, 2026
Mississippi dog attack victim loses limbs, family seeks justice
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Weeks after a brutal dog attack left a Mississippi woman critically injured and without two limbs, her family is questioning why no one has been held accountable. Lakesha Newsom has b...
Mar 23, 2026
The Doobie Brothers announce 2026 Brandon Amphitheater show
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Doobie Brothers will bring their "Walk the Road Tour" to the Brandon Amphitheater in 2026. The band will perform on October 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale M...
Mar 23, 2026