Category Archives: WJTV
Brandon man sentenced to life for sex crimes against child
Editor's Note: This story contains discussions of child abuse that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can find help and discre...
Jun 16, 2026
Witness saw women carrying diapers at fatal Mississippi Walmart shooting
SENATOBIA, Miss. - A group is planning to ask Senatobia city officials for answers after an officer-involved shooting outside a Walmart that killed a toddler and left a woman in critical condition thi...
Jun 16, 2026
Former Jackson police officer indicted for stalking
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Jackson police officer was indicted by a Hinds County grand jury for aggravated stalking. According to police, Jagguar Winder was arrested in March 2025 after a multi-...
Jun 16, 2026
Lawsuit filed against former Jackson Area Federal Credit Union CEO
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The National Credit Union Administration Board (NCUAB) filed a lawsuit in federal court against former Jackson Area Federal Credit Union (JAFCU) CEO Leigh Bridges and her husba...
Jun 16, 2026
18-year-old arrested in trail ride shooting that killed Canton High graduate
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced an 18-year-old was arrested in connection to the death of a recent Canton High School graduate during a trail ride event. Investigators said Amarien Ca...
Jun 16, 2026
Jackson residents discuss potential data center impacts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson residents took part in a discussion about a data center being built in the capital city. The meeting was held at Fresh Start Christian Church in Jackson on Monday. Resi...
Jun 15, 2026
Jackson City Council to revisit contract with tennis center
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Earlier this month, the Jackson City Council voted to void a contract with the Dorothy Vest Tennis Center, leaving several community organizations uncertain about what would co...
Jun 15, 2026
JTRAN union workers vote to authorize possible strike
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JTRAN union workers authorized a possible strike as contract negotiations continue with MV Transportation, JTRAN's transit management contractor. Charles Tornes, president of J...
Jun 15, 2026
Weapons found in dropped bag at Yazoo County trail ride
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo County authorities said the swift actions of security personnel and law enforcement helped save lives at a recent trail ride. According to the Yazoo County Sheriff's...
Jun 15, 2026
Fire breaks out at North Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Firefighters responded to a house fire in North Jackson. The fire occurred at a home on Autumn Hill Cove just before 11:00 a.m. on June 15, 2026. At this time, officials have n...
Jun 15, 2026