Category Archives: WJTV
Jimmy Carter honored at state funeral in DC before Georgia burial: 'He loved people'
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) - Former President Jimmy Carter was honored Thursday at a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service in his hometown in Georgia. President Joe Biden...
Jan 09, 2025
LIVE: Thousands of homes burn in Los Angeles wildfires
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) - Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, b...
Jan 09, 2025
Jackson firefighter injured while battling house fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson firefighter was injured while battling a house fire early Thursday morning. The fire occurred at a home in the 1500 block of St. Charles Street around 2:30 a.m. on Ja...
Jan 09, 2025
Two JPS high schools move to virtual learning due to heating issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced Forest Hill and Jim Hill high schools will temporarily shift to virtual learning on Thursday, January 9 due to...
Jan 08, 2025
Jackson police chief wants to expand school resource officers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police want to deploy school resource officers in the Jackson Public School District (JPS). Many of the schools in cities surrounding Jackson have active-duty police of...
Jan 08, 2025
Man charged after trying to flee MHP traffic stop
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) arrested a man after he tried to flee from a traffic stop, officials said. The incident occurred on Interstate 55 South betwe...
Jan 08, 2025
Police investigate after body found in South Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Police are investigating after a body was found in South Jackson. Investigators said they received a call around 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday from someone who passed by the area and ...
Jan 08, 2025
State Line triple homicide update: Reward to find suspect increases to $100K
STATE LINE, Miss. (WKRG) - The reward for identifying the person who killed three people at a State Line, Mississippi gas station on New Year's Day has increased, News 5 has learned. Officials said th...
Jan 08, 2025
Wintry mix expected in Mississippi this week. Here's how to prepare
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Another round of storms is expected to bring more cold weather to Mississippi. Part of the state could see a wintry mix Thursday evening into Friday morning. Officials with the...
Jan 08, 2025
Brookhaven fires officer connected to FedEx shooting case
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - After charges were dismissed against a father and son in Lincoln County, a Brookhaven police investigator associated with the case was fired. The Daily Leader reported t...
Jan 08, 2025