Category Archives: WJTV
'Tombstone,' 'Top Gun' star Val Kilmer dead at 65
(WGHP) -- Prolific actor Val Kilmer has died at 65 after battling throat cancer for many years, according to several news outlets. He is most well known for starring in Oliver Stone's "The Doors" as t...
Apr 01, 2025
Elroy Winding wins Democratic mayoral primary in Byram
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Elroy Winding won Byram's Democratic mayoral primary. He defeated Bryan White in the race, according to the unofficial results. Winding will advance to the General Election on Ju...
Apr 01, 2025
Canton mayoral race appears to be heading toward a runoff between two Democrats
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - It appears two Canton mayoral candidates are heading toward a runoff in the Democratic race. According to the unofficial results, Comelia Walker received 1,202 votes, and Tim Ta...
Apr 01, 2025
Kathy Smith is unofficial winner of Flowood mayoral race
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Kathy Smith was elected as the mayor of Flowood. She defeated Greg Wilcox in the race, according to the unofficial results. Smith received 883 votes, and Wilcox received 395 vo...
Apr 01, 2025
Jackson mayoral race appears to be heading toward a runoff between two Democrats
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - It appears the Jackson mayoral race will proceed to a runoff between two Democratic candidates. With 80 out of 81 precincts reporting, State Sen. John Horhn is leading the race...
Apr 01, 2025
Butch Lee apparent winner in Brandon mayoral race
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Incumbent Mayor Butch Lee is the apparent winner in the Brandon mayoral election. Lee defeated challenger Rep. Fred Shanks on Tuesday, April 1. According to the unofficial resu...
Apr 01, 2025
Three tornadoes touch down in Mississippi on March 31
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is assessing the damage caused by the severe weather that occurred March 30-31, 2025. The National Weather Service (NWS) confir...
Apr 01, 2025
Suspect fires shot during Family Dollar robbery in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a suspect after a Family Dollar was robbed. The incident occurred at the store on Siwell Road on Tuesday, April 1. Smith County deputies probe ...
Apr 01, 2025
At least 6 hurt after truck crashes into building, pedestrians in Boston
BOSTON (NEXSTAR) - At least six people were injured after a box truck crashed into a building and then struck several pedestrians, according to Boston police and emergency services. The Boston Fire De...
Apr 01, 2025
Mississippi governor seeks disaster aid after tornado outbreak
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced that he is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance from the...
Apr 01, 2025