Category Archives: WJTV

Amtrak train collides with 18-wheeler in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities responded to a crash involving an 18-wheeler and an Amtrak train. The crash occurred on Elton Road near Interstate 55 in Jackson on March 20, 2026. According to Jac...
Danielle Willis Mar 20, 2026

Two more teens arrested in death of Mississippi high school student
CENTREVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Two additional teenagers were arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a Mississippi high school student. The Natchez Democrat reported Kevin Slack, 16, and DeMarion...
Sethanie Smith Mar 20, 2026

Two wanted for fatal shooting on Holmes County highway
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Holmes County deputies said they're searching for two suspects in connection to a fatal shooting on a highway. Investigators said both Cordale Thomas and Javarius Gibson ...
Tommy West Mar 20, 2026

Mississippi felon gets 15 years after shooting coworker
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A felon was sentenced to 15 years after shooting a coworker in Marshall County, according to the United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Mississippi. The attorney's offi...
Vivian Nguyen Mar 20, 2026

Supreme Court revives Mississippi evangelist’s challenge to protest ordinance
The Supreme Court on Friday revived a Mississippi evangelist's challenge to a city protest ordinance he was previously convicted of violating, making it easier for people to challenge laws they were c...
Ella Lee Mar 20, 2026

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Hattiesburg, police said. The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 49 and West Pine Street around 8:30 p.m. on March 19, 2026...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 20, 2026

Iran threatens world tourism sites, says it is still building missiles
Friday's show of defiance came nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have killed a slew of Tehran's top leaders and hammered its weapons and energy industries.
The Associated Press Mar 20, 2026

Mississippi farmer quits because of soaring costs
ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Farmers are facing growing pressure, forcing some to make tough decisions about their future. For Ryan Lawrence, that decision became a reality. After more than a decade ...
Mercy Rain Mar 19, 2026

JSU Board Search Committee starts interviews for next president
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson State University (JSU) Board Search Committee and Search Advisory Constituency met on Thursday, beginning the first round of interviews in the search for the univer...
Danielle Willis Mar 19, 2026

Mississippi lawmakers aim for teacher pay raise
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Negotiations are underway as lawmakers try to reach a deal on a teacher pay raise before the session ends. Some lawmakers said there are budget items that could cost more than ...
Cameron Smith Mar 19, 2026
