Category Archives: WJTV
Three children ejected in Jones County rollover crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Three children were ejected from a vehicle during a rollover crash in Jones County. The crash occurred on Springhill Road in the Calhoun community on Thursday, March 20. T...
Mar 21, 2025
New marker honors Mississippi Blues legend Jesse Robinson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker honors Blues legend Jesse Robinson. The marker was unveiled outside the Iron Horse Grill on March 20. Fellow musicians, friends, family, an...
Mar 21, 2025
One person killed in Leake County crash
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person has died after a crash on Highway 16 in Leake County. The crash occurred on Highway 16 East near Indian Branch Road on March 20, according to Breezy News. Plane...
Mar 21, 2025
Morning 'Sip: 2025 Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 42nd Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival will take place in downtown Jackson on March 22, 2025. The theme for this year's celebration is "Hey, Hey, The Blues is All Gre...
Mar 21, 2025
Plane crashes at Mississippi airport after 'malfunction'
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- A plane crashed at a Mississippi airport after a malfunction on Wednesday. According to the Grenada County Emergency Management Agency, a plane crashed at the Grenada Municipal Airp...
Mar 21, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 21-23
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 (March 21-23) around Mississippi. Cent...
Mar 21, 2025
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on I-55
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died after being hit by a vehicle in Jackson. Teen seriously injured in Yazoo County shooting The incident occurred on Interstate 55 north near Beasley Road around 8:00 p...
Mar 21, 2025
Teen seriously injured in Yazoo County shooting
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo County deputies are investigating after a 15-year-old was seriously injured during a shooting. The shooting occurred near Oakhaven Apartments on Corrine Booker Drive...
Mar 21, 2025
Tylertown tornado victims aided by neighbors, churches and volunteers
TYLERTOWN, Miss. (WHLT) - Tylertown neighbors are rolling up their sleeves to clean up and rebuild after a tornado outbreak on Saturday, March 15. Fifty-four homes were destroyed, and many more were l...
Mar 20, 2025
Waterfront greenspace in Lost Rabbit to stay undeveloped for now
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The three-acre waterfront greenspace in the Town of Lost Rabbit will remain a greenspace for now. The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) Shoreline Develop...
Mar 20, 2025