Category Archives: WJTV
Man wanted for robbing several Jackson businesses
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a man in connection to several business robberies. According to Detective Tommie Brown, the suspect robbed the Dollar General in the 2800 block...
Feb 21, 2025
Trial date set for man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Mississippi
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in Mississippi. According to the Forrest County Circuit Court, the trial for Bricen Rivers has...
Feb 21, 2025
Woman's body found in backyard of Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in the backyard of a home. Woman dies after being physically assaulted: JPD Officers responded to the scene...
Feb 21, 2025
Woman found deceased on Sears Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating the death of a woman. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said detectives began investigating the incident that o...
Feb 21, 2025
Bomb threat reported at Northwest Rankin High School
UPDATE: RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - After a search of school property, Rankin County deputies said nothing suspicious was found. Authorities said the schools will return to normal movement on campus...
Feb 21, 2025
Woman killed after 18-wheeler overturns in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was killed during an 18-wheeler crash in Brandon. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 20 at Exit 56 around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, February 21. Freezin...
Feb 21, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: February 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 (February 21-23) around Mississippi. C...
Feb 21, 2025
Court upholds Jackson woman's conviction in death of daughter
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the convictions and sentences for a woman in connection to the death of her daughter and the abuse of her two other children. LaTiffany ...
Feb 20, 2025
Court upholds man's conviction for killing Jackson firefighter
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of the man who was sentenced in the 2020 shooting death of a Jackson firefighter. Terrance Watts was convicted o...
Feb 20, 2025
Court dismisses McComb attorney's appeal in murder case
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled against a McComb attorney's appeal to disqualify a special judge appointed in his case. In 2022, Robert Lenoir was indicted for murder, ...
Feb 20, 2025