Category Archives: WJTV

Governor provides update on Mississippi tornado recovery
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) provided an update on the recovery process after tornadoes hit Mississippi on May 6, 2026. According to Reeves, he spoke with Department of Homeland ...
Kaitlin Howell May 09, 2026

'Ghost tapping' scam uses contactless, virtual theft – how to prevent it
These days, making a payment can be easier than ever with contactless and even cardless transactions, but in some cases, so can scamming.
Nathan Shinagawa May 09, 2026

'Looks like a bomb went off': Mississippi family plans to rebuild mobile home park after tornado
BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. (WJTV) - The Wash Mobile Home Park in Bogue Chitto is a family business. The owners said it's a total loss after Wednesday's tornado. On Friday, people searched through their belon...
Cameron Smith May 08, 2026

Man arrested after shooting, chase in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police announced a man was arrested after a chase. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said on May 8, 2026, officers wer...
Kaitlin Howell May 08, 2026

Two killed, suspect dead after Rankin County standoff
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities said three people, including a suspect, are dead after a shooting and standoff in Rankin County. The incident occurred at a home in the 1400 block of Monterey...
Jaylin Thornton May 08, 2026

American Red Cross helps storm victims in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Recovery efforts are continuing across Lincoln County after severe storms caused widespread damage, as volunteers and local organizations work to help families recover a...
Mercy Rain May 08, 2026

Lamar County storm relief efforts underway for impacted families
PURVIS, Miss. (WHLT) - As cleanup continues across the Pine Belt following this week's tornadoes, local organizations and volunteers stepped up to help families in Lamar County begin the recovery proc...
Danielle Willis May 08, 2026

Man arrested for fatal shooting during domestic incident in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection to fatal shooting during a domestic incident. The shooting happened in the 6300 block of Abraham Lincoln Drive on Apri...
Kaitlin Howell May 08, 2026

Officer-involved shooting in Corinth leaves suspect injured
CORINTH, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect was injured during an officer-involved shooting in North Mississippi. According to Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS),...
Sethanie Smith May 08, 2026

New Mississippi billboard warns criminals: 'Firing squad is legal'
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. - DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced a new billboard campaign Thursday that reads, "WELCOME TO MISSISSIPPI. WHERE THE FIRING SQUAD IS LEGAL. THINK TWICE." It...
Deja Davis May 08, 2026
