Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi bill to offer bounty hunters $1k for 'illegal aliens'
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A bill that would allow certified bounty hunters to assist in identifying and reporting undocumented immigrants was introduced in the Mississippi House of Representatives Wednesday. ...
Jan 23, 2025
Hinds County Sheriff's Office offers new app to connect with residents
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones announced a new app will serve as a way for the sheriff's office to connect with residents and visitors. The Hinds County Sheriff's Office app ...
Jan 22, 2025
Teen fatally shoots 16-year-old girl, himself at Tennessee high school: police
ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WKRN) - A 16-year-old girl is dead and another student is injured after a teen shooter opened fire in a Tennessee high school's cafeteria Wednesday morning before turning the gun on hi...
Jan 22, 2025
MDOT urges emergency travel only in wake of winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) are urging emergency travel only for drivers in areas heavily impacted by Tuesday's winter storm. I...
Jan 22, 2025
Warming shelter in Jackson helps those in need
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson nonprofit is asking for help as they operate a warming shelter to help those in need. Champion Gym in Jackson filled quickly due to the freezing temperatures. The Cit...
Jan 22, 2025
9-year-old injured in Canton fire
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A nine-year-old was injured during a duplex fire in Canton. The fire occurred on North Street on Tuesday, January 21. According to officials, the nine-year-old suffered minor bu...
Jan 21, 2025
MDOT urges emergency travel only south of U.S. 84 due to ice
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) advised against travel south of the U.S. 84 corridor Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. Officials said black ice is e...
Jan 21, 2025
Man killed during hit-and-run in Hazlehurst
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was killed during a hit-and-run in Hazlehurst, police said. The incident occurred on Highway 28 near the BlueSky gas station on Monday, January 20. Bystander injured d...
Jan 21, 2025
Winter storm affects flights at Jackson airport
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The winter storm has hindered air travel across the South, including at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Several flights across the southeast were canceled...
Jan 21, 2025
Pike County neighbors encouraged to stay home during winter weather
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - Parts of South Mississippi experienced a wintry mix on Tuesday. Snow began falling in McComb Tuesday morning. Several businesses in the city closed due to the winter weather. Ra...
Jan 21, 2025