Category Archives: WJTV
Lexington man convicted of Hobbs Act Robbery
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - U.S. Attorney Scott Leary announced that a Lexington man was convicted of Hobbs Act Robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime. According to Leary, Ca...
Apr 30, 2026
Judge temporarily blocks Metro Jackson Water Authority
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge temporarily blocked the Metro Jackson Water Authority. U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate will allow the final board appointments to be made, but he said the ...
Apr 30, 2026
Catholic church leader in Mississippi calls for peace amid Iran conflict
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As tensions rise over the conflict with Iran and a war of words between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, members of the Catholic church weighed in, calling for peace an...
Apr 30, 2026
Mississippi leaders divided on Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has sparked strong reactions across Mississippi and could reshape how voting districts are drawn nationwide. The Supreme Court decla...
Apr 30, 2026
Man sentenced for fatal shooting at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was sentenced in connection to a fatal shooting at a Jackson apartment complex in 2021. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Julius Adams, 34, was sentenced to ...
Apr 30, 2026
Chicago concert at Brandon Amphitheater postponed
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The legendary rock band Chicago will have to wait a couple more days to take the stage at the Brandon Amphitheater. Officials announced the group's concert, originally schedule...
Apr 30, 2026
Fire damages Warren County apartment complex
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment complex in Warren County. The fire occurred at Autumn Oak Townhouses in the 4900 block of Halls Ferry Road on April 30, 2...
Apr 30, 2026
Biloxi man arrested for crimes involving children
Video above: 'News 5 Now' - Top Stories from April 29, 2026 JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) - A Biloxi man has been arrested on two charges related to crimes involving children. According to a Jackson Co...
Apr 30, 2026
Jackson hotel deals with recurring brown water issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Management at the Residence Inn by Marriott at the District at Eastover said they have been dealing with ongoing brown water issues. They said the faucets have been releasing b...
Apr 30, 2026
Mississippi deputy's patrol car flips during severe storms
MARSHALL COUNTY, Miss. -- The Marshall County Sheriff's Office says a deputy is lucky to be alive after Tuesday's powerful storms threw his patrol car off the interstate. A Marshall County deputy is r...
Apr 30, 2026