Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi middle school students stop bus from crashing after driver blacks out
Quick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi kept their school bus from crashing after their driver passed out while on a four-lane highway. The bus had just left Hancock Middle School in Hanc...
Apr 24, 2026
Arrest made in Mall of Louisiana shooting, one suspect still wanted
Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse said Markel Lee, 17, turned himself in Friday. He was charged with first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, and illegal use of a weapon.
Apr 24, 2026
Mississippi governor will call special session after U.S. Supreme Court decision
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced he will call a special session. During the 2026 Legislative Session, Mississippi lawmakers discussed drawing new maps to comply with a deci...
Apr 24, 2026
Jackson leaders committed to renovating zoo
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Friday, leaders said the Jackson Zoo isn't going anywhere, even as the facility faces visible challenges and growing public concern. A walk through the zoo revealed just how...
Apr 24, 2026
Woman arrested in shooting deaths of two Jackson teenagers
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A third arrest has been made in connection to the shooting deaths of two teenagers in Hinds County. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said Milisen Martinez, 21, was charged...
Apr 24, 2026
Man accused of setting Mississippi home on fire, injuring parents
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Marion County deputies, in coordination with the State Fire Marshal's Office, arrested a man in connection to a house fire that left his parents seriously injured. Accord...
Apr 24, 2026
Man shot, killed near Jackson basketball court
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was found shot and killed near a basketball court. Officers responded to Didlake Drive near the 3800 block of Robinson Road just be...
Apr 24, 2026
Two killed in head-on collision in Hinds County
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people died after a head-on collision on Highway 18 in Hinds County, according to officials. The crash occurred on Highway 18 in Raymond just before 4:30 a.m. on April 24, ...
Apr 24, 2026
JSU addresses student concerns over housing crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) responded after students raised concerns about what they called a housing crisis on campus. The university said they're taking steps to support t...
Apr 23, 2026
Mississippi governor approves bill for PERS reforms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) approved a bill that will bring changes to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS). State employees hired under the new Tier 5 ...
Apr 23, 2026