Category Archives: WJTV
Charges upgraded for Mississippi man accused of killing parents
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WJTV) - Charges have been upgraded against the man accused of killing his parents in Pascagoula, according to WXXV. The Jackson County Jail docket showed that Darold Payne, 39, has ...
Mar 14, 2025
Balloon release held for late Jackson police officer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson community honored the late Corporal Christopher Gallion, Sr., with a balloon release on Thursday, March 13. "My brother was a giant of a man. So many things I think...
Mar 14, 2025
Georgia man dies after car crashes into Mississippi patrol car
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was killed and another was injured during a chase in Mississippi, according to troopers. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said troopers re...
Mar 14, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 14-16
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 14-16) around Mississippi. Cent...
Mar 14, 2025
Mississippi braces for severe weather, potential damage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi communities are preparing for severe weather this weekend that could cause damage. Some areas in the state have already had more than their fair share of severe wea...
Mar 13, 2025
Parent concerned over ex-MS teacher accused of AI porn videos of students
CORINTH, Miss. (WREG) - A parent is worried about a former Corinth Middle School teacher accused of using artificial intelligence to create explicit child pornography. Wilson Jones, 30, was charged wi...
Mar 13, 2025
Crystal Springs pastor arrested for statutory rape, sexual battery
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - Crystal Springs police arrested a pastor on multiple charges, including statutory rape and sexual battery. According to investigators, arrest warrants were executed for...
Mar 13, 2025
Federal inmate sentenced for contraband at Yazoo prison
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A U.S. Bureau of Prisons inmate has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for possession of contraband within the prison facility. According to court documents, Frederick ...
Mar 13, 2025
Kitchen worker arrested for smuggling contraband into Mississippi jail
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Pearl River County deputies arrested a Contract Kitchen employee for allegedly bringing contraband in the jail and distributing it to inmates, who were trustee kitch...
Mar 13, 2025
JXN Food & Wine Festival moves indoors due to weather
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 2025 JXN Food & Wine Festival has been moved indoors due to the possibility of severe weather this weekend. "Due to the impending inclement weather, we have decided to ...
Mar 13, 2025