Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson police seek another suspect who pointed gun at officer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a suspect after he allegedly pointed what appeared to be an assaulted rifle at a Jackson police officer in a patrol car. Detective Tommie Brown...
Apr 04, 2025
Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street's worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher, scarier gear Friday. The S&P 500 lost 6% after China matched President Donald Trump's big raise in tariffs announced e...
Apr 04, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 4-6
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 4-6) around Mississippi. Centra...
Apr 04, 2025
Man in stolen vehicle arrested after multi-county chase in Mississippi
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced a man, who was in a stolen vehicle, was arrested after a multi-county chase. Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the Rankin County Sheriff's...
Apr 03, 2025
Jackson homeowner seeks urgent fix for open sewer pipe
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson homeowner is upset due to an open sewer pipe flooding her property. Rosette Anderson, who lives on Whitestone Road, wants JXN Water to fix the open pipe on her proper...
Apr 03, 2025
Mississippi schools risk losing $137 million in federal funds
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) said the agency and school districts in the state collectively face a potential loss of $137,221,346 in federal fun...
Apr 03, 2025
Severe weather in Mississippi injures six, causes damage
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Six people were injured when severe storms moved through Mississippi April 2-3, 2025. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), one injury was reported in ...
Apr 03, 2025
Man flees Rankin County traffic stop, tosses drugs, nearly hits deputy
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced a man was arrested after he fled from a traffic stop, threw narcotics out of a car and nearly hit a Scott County deputy with a vehicle. I...
Apr 03, 2025
Mississippi budget not passed, special session expected
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's budget didn't make it out of the Legislative Session this year. Now, lawmakers are waiting to see when Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) could call a special session. Si...
Apr 03, 2025
BB gun fired from off-campus hits student at South Jones High
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WHLT) - Ellisville police are investigating after a baseball player was shot with a BB gun. The incident occurred at the baseball field at South Jones High School around 4:00 p.m. o...
Apr 03, 2025