Category Archives: WJTV

Hundreds take part in 2025 Dixie National shows
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo draws hundreds of participants each year. On Wednesday, the Equestrians With Disabilities Horse Show brought together peop...
Marie Mennefield Feb 05, 2025

Woman allegedly kidnapped from Canton Nissan was pregnant at time of death
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Holmes County sheriff said the woman, who authorities said was kidnapped from the Nissan plant in Canton, was pregnant at the time of her death. Heath Hall, the spokesperson...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 05, 2025

Mississippi bill calls for protecting inmates from raw chemicals
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some Mississippi lawmakers and community advocates rallied at the State Capitol on Wednesday to support a bill that would protect those incarcerated in the state. House Bill 65...
Tia McKenzie Feb 05, 2025

JSU's Sonic Boom of the South featured in national film. Here's how you can watch
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University's (JSU) Sonic Boom of the South will take center stage in Celebrating Champions of Culture, a nationally televised film that highlights the legacy, ene...
Sethanie Smith Feb 05, 2025

1 killed, several injured in Claiborne County crash
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed and several people were injured during a multi-vehicle crash in Claiborne County. The crash occurred on MS-547 near Tillman Road before 6:00 a.m....
Kaitlin Howell Feb 05, 2025

JPD seeks justice for man whose body was found in trunk of car
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are working to solve the homicide case of Patrick Townsend. Townsend's body was found in the trunk of a vehicle in the 4500 block of Raymond Road on October 4, 2...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 05, 2025

Discount store chain closing all locations in Mississippi
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - A national discount retailer is closing all 92 of its locations across 10 states. Nashville-based Bargain Hunt announced Wednesday that it has initiated "going out of business" s...
Carlos Mathis Feb 05, 2025

Human remains found in Mississippi identified as Jimmie 'Jay' Lee
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Oxford police and Carroll County deputies have confirmed the remains of Jimmie "Jay" Lee, the University of Mississippi student who disappeared nearly three years ago, have been...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 05, 2025

Three wanted for 2019 homicide in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies are searching for three men in connection to the death of Scottie Rodgers in October 2019. Deputies are searching for Zakya Jones, 23; Edaniel Jones,...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 05, 2025

Man arrested for fatal Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said Sannone Jackson, 42, was arrested on Tuesday, February...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 05, 2025
