Category Archives: WJTV
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann collapses at Mississippi State Capitol
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) collapsed at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson. Video of the Mississippi State floor showed Hosemann collapsing on Wednesday, Feb...
Feb 19, 2025
Trial continued for woman charged in death of abducted child in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The trial has been continued for the woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi. The defense and ...
Feb 19, 2025
Man, woman arrested in Ridgeland prostitution sting
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police arrested a man and a woman after a prostitution sting. According to investigators, detectives began conducting an investigation into prostitution occurring a...
Feb 19, 2025
Small plane makes emergency landing near Greenville airport
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - A small plane made an emergency landing south of the Greenville Mid-Delta Regional Airport on Tuesday, February 18. Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons said the aircraft experie...
Feb 19, 2025
Mississippi man, woman charged for alleged sexual battery of child
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man and woman in Lafayette County, Mississippi were arrested and charged with crimes against a child. The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office says a report was filed on February 11 r...
Feb 19, 2025
Jackson police officer involved in crash on I-55
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An accident involving a Jackson police officer caused delays on Interstate 55 in Jackson. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the crash occurred o...
Feb 19, 2025
Mississippi middle school teacher charged with child exploitation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Southaven teacher was arrested on Tuesday after police said he'd made multiple inappropriate comments towards a student. On Monday, Southaven Police received a complaint against a ...
Feb 19, 2025
Report finds deficiencies at Reedtown Water Association
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) hit Reedtown Water Association with a low score when it comes to water quality. The system received a two out of five ove...
Feb 19, 2025
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in Mississippi indicted
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A man has been indicted in the death of a Mississippi woman. According to court documents, Bricen Rivers was indicted for capital murder, taking possession of a motor ve...
Feb 18, 2025
Shears named Hinds County School District superintendent
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County School District Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Mitchell Shears as the district's next superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Shears brings 25 years ...
Feb 18, 2025