Category Archives: WJTV

Federal trial for Beth Israel arson suspect continued to August
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The trial for the man accused of the arson attack at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson has been continued again. According to court documents, the new federal trial date for ...
Kaitlin Howell May 19, 2026

One airlifted, one injured in Adams County crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was airlifted and another was injured during a three-vehicle crash in Adams County. The crash occurred on Highway 61 North near Bags & Beyond on May 18, 202...
Sethanie Smith May 19, 2026

Former Reservoir police officer sentenced for child exploitation
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Reservoir police officer was sentenced on two counts of child exploitation. According to Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Rodney Jernigan, of Raleigh, was sentenced t...
Kaitlin Howell May 19, 2026

Hazlehurst police seek suspects in vehicle theft
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) - Hazlehurst police are working to identify three suspects accused of being involved in the theft of a vehicle. According to police, the suspects are facing grand larceny char...
Kaitlin Howell May 19, 2026

5,000 acres of Mississippi forests impacted by tornadoes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) completed preliminary aerial assessments of forest damage caused by the tornado outbreaks that impacted parts of southwest Mississippi...
Kaitlin Howell May 19, 2026

Rare cast iron casket unearthed at Asylum Hill Cemetery
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials announced archaeologists excavating remains from the site of the Asylum Hill Cemetery on the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) campus have unearthed a r...
Sethanie Smith May 19, 2026

Temporary I-55 ramp closure planned in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - There will be a temporary ramp closure on Interstate 55 in Madison County. The I-55 northbound ramp to I-220 south will be closed, according to the Mississippi Departmen...
Sethanie Smith May 19, 2026

Another popular pantry item recalled over potential salmonella contamination
Nearly a dozen recalls have been issued for various products this month, all linked to the same potentially contaminated ingredient.
Addy Bink May 19, 2026

Two Mississippi cities among most 'overpriced' housing markets
As we enter peak home-buying season, you may notice your neighborhood suddenly covered with "for sale" signs. Depending on where you live, some of those homes may be "overpriced."
Alix Martichoux May 19, 2026

One killed in crash with dump truck in Mississippi
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed during a two-vehicle crash that involved a dump truck in Mississippi. The crash occurred on U.S. 49 North near Cox Road in Simpson County around 8:...
Kaitlin Howell May 19, 2026
