Category Archives: WJTV

TLC, Salt-N-Pepa to perform at Brandon Amphitheater
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - TLC and Salt-N-Pepa will perform at the Brandon Amphitheater this year. According to officials, they will be joined by En Vogue for the "It's Iconic - The Tour," which will be ...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 23, 2026

Trump says US talking with an Iranian leader as he extends deadline
Iran's parliament speaker denied there have been any negotiations with the United States.
The Associated Press Mar 23, 2026

Man dies after being shot at Jackson sports bar
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died after being shot at a Jackson sports bar, police said. The shooting happened at Last Call Sports Bar in the 6300 block of Ridgewood Road around 2:30 a.m. on March 22...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 22, 2026

Brandon police investigate apparent murder-suicide
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide. Brandon Police Chief Joseph French said officers responded during the early morning hours of March 21, 2026, to a h...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 22, 2026

Battle’s last-second jumper gives Minnesota a 65-63 win over Mississippi in women’s NCAA Tournament
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Amaya Battle hit a tiebreaking jump shot with 0.7 seconds left, lifting Minnesota past Mississippi 65-63 in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday to reach the Sw...
The Associated Press Mar 22, 2026

Claim deadline for $1.2B in tax refunds from 2022 nearing, IRS warns
The estimated median refund is nearly $700.
Addy Bink Mar 22, 2026

ICE officers deploying to airports amid TSA staffing shortage but won't assist with screening operations: Homan
ICE agents are set to begin helping TSA on Monday.
Max Rego Mar 22, 2026

Man wanted for fatal shooting in Belzoni
BELZONI, Miss. (WJTV) - Belzoni police are searching for a man in connection to a fatal shooting. The shooting happened at the former Lin Yin building off of 1st Street just before 2:00 a.m. on March ...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 21, 2026

International Paper to build new plant in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis-based International Paper is building a $225 million sustainable packaging facility in Mississippi, the company announced Friday. The new 486,000-square-foot facility will be ...
David Royer Mar 21, 2026

Mississippi mom could face more charges after daughter's body found in closet
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - The mother accused of hiding the remains of her special needs daughter in her closet, a family member said, will be in court Wednesday as law enforcement determines if she will face...
April Thompson Mar 21, 2026
