Category Archives: WJTV
3 dead in multi-boat crash during Major League Fishing tournament in Alabama
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT/WHNT) - Three people are dead after two boats crashed in Alabama during a Major League Fishing Tournament early Wednesday. The crash happened on Lewis Smith Lake, a reservoi...
Apr 16, 2025
Vehicle fire blocks all lanes on I-220 North in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A vehicle fire blocked all lanes on Interstate 220 in Jackson. The crash occurred on I-220 North before U.S. 49 North on Wednesday, April 16. There's no word on any injuries at...
Apr 16, 2025
Bond set for former Mississippi police chief charged with capital murder
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond has been set for a former Mississippi police chief who has been charged with capital murder. Yazoo County Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said former Yazoo City Police Chief Jam...
Apr 16, 2025
1 in custody, 1 wanted in Tunica County homicide
TUNICA COUNTY, Miss. -- One suspect is in custody and another is still wanted in connection to a Sunday night homicide in Tunica County, Mississippi. Mario Lester Jr., 17, is a suspect who remains at ...
Apr 16, 2025
Man arrested after drugs found in luggage at Jackson airport
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies said a man was arrested after drugs were discovered at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the R...
Apr 16, 2025
Man sentenced for shooting Lyft driver in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man pled guilty to shooting a Lyft driver in Jackson seven times. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced that Dontarius Magee pled guilty to armed robbery, armed...
Apr 15, 2025
One pleads guilty, two sentenced in Mississippi skimmer scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One man pled guilty and two others were sentenced for installing skimmers in Mississippi. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Alexandru Ionut Gheorghe, 28, and Marian Aure...
Apr 15, 2025
One week until Jackson Democratic mayoral primary runoff
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two mayoral candidates in Jackson are making their final pitches this week. Democratic voters will choose between incumbent Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and State Senator John Horhn...
Apr 15, 2025
Two Capitol police officers indicted in Jaylen Lewis' death
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Capitol police officers were indicted on manslaughter charges in connection to the death of Jaylen Lewis. A Hinds County grand jury indicted Steven Frederick, Jr., and Mich...
Apr 15, 2025
Gluckstadt police arrest man after chase in stolen car
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - Gluckstadt police arrested a man after a chase in a vehicle that was reported stolen in Georgia. Police said the suspect, Nigel Keshune Wilcox, led officers on a short chase...
Apr 15, 2025