Category Archives: WJTV
Hinds County DA asks for more resources despite indictment
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County leaders said they've seen progress in the past few years, but they believe more can be done. An annual report released by the Hinds County District Attorney's Offi...
Feb 13, 2025
One arrested after recent threat at Brandon Middle School
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Rankin County School District said one person was arrested after a recent threat at Brandon Middle School. The school district did not identify the suspect. ...
Feb 12, 2025
VIDEO: Tornado touches down near Columbia, 2 injured in Wayne County
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WHLT) - A possible tornado touched down near Columbia, Mississippi, on Wednesday, February 12. Columbia Mayor Justin McKenzie shared a video of the storm moving near the city Wednesda...
Feb 12, 2025
16-year-old charged in death of Holmes County teen
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Holmes County deputies arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the shooting death of an 18-year-old. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said Adrian Steverson was arrested...
Feb 12, 2025
JSU's football team honored at Mississippi State Capitol
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) leaders, students and alumni were welcomed to the Mississippi State Capitol on Wednesday. During JSU Day at the Capitol, the JSU football te...
Feb 12, 2025
Jackson Police Department introduces new patrol cars
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Police Department (JPD) introduced their new patrol cars on Wednesday, February 12. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the design of the new vehicles was voted o...
Feb 12, 2025
Mississippi woman sentenced for unnatural intercourse with dog
Warning: This story has content that could be disturbing to some readers. HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A Mississippi woman has been sentenced for having unnatural intercourse with a dog. According to t...
Feb 12, 2025
JOANN expected to close more than 500 stores, including Mississippi locations
(NEXSTAR) - Less than a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year, craft retailer JOANN is preparing to close hundreds of stores. In a recent court filing, ...
Feb 12, 2025
Mother, man arrested after 7-year-old girl shot in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss (WHLT) - Jones County deputies arrested a mother and a man after a seven-year-old girl was shot in January. The shooting happened at a home in the 600 block of Ira G. Odom Road in t...
Feb 12, 2025
Second autopsy report released in Dau Mabil case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A second independent autopsy report has been released on the death of Dau Mabil. Dau was found deceased in the Pearl River in Lawrence County in April 2024 after he disappeared...
Feb 12, 2025