Category Archives: WJTV

Who could see snow, ice, wind, plunging temps as winter storm threatens US
MISSION, Kan. (AP) - A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday, as a disruptive winter storm brought ...
The Associated Press Jan 05, 2025

Suspect charged with shooting man near Florence
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies arrested a man after another person was shot near Florence. Matthew Stringer (Courtesy: Rankin Co. Sheriff's Office) The shooting happened on Sunse...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 04, 2025

One killed, another injured in shooting at Jackson bar
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One person died and another was injured during a shooting at a Jackson bar, police said. The shooting occurred at Dynamic Lounge & Grill in the 2500 block of J.R. Lynch Str...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 04, 2025

Pedestrian dies after being hit by three vehicles in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 32-year-old man died after being hit by three vehicles in Jackson, police said. The incident occurred on West Northside Drive around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3. Suspects ...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 04, 2025

New Orleans attacker’s apparent loyalty to Islamic State group highlights persistent threat of lone wolf terrorism
(THE CONVERSATION) - The deadly Jan. 1, 2025, attack in New Orleans serves as a reminder of the persistent threat to the U.S. from individuals inspired by extremist Islamist groups. While th...
Sara Harmouch, American University Jan 04, 2025

Jimmy Carter's state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know
ATLANTA (AP) - Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter begin Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The first events reflect Carter's clim...
Bill Barrow Jan 04, 2025

Suspects wanted for burglarizing home of 94-year-old Jackson resident
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for the suspects who burglarized the home of a 94-year-old resident. The burglary occurred at a home in the 1500 block of Schoolview Drive on Decem...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 03, 2025

Walthall County deputy fired after DUI arrest
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Walthall County deputy has been fired after he was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Walthall County Sheriff Kyle Breland said Ronald Matthew Brown,...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 03, 2025

Need bottled water in Utica? A distribution drive will be held Friday
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to an ongoing boil water notice in Utica, a water distribution drive was held on Friday, January 3. Hinds County Supervisor Bobby McGowan, District 5, held the distrib...
Jaylon Anderson Jan 03, 2025

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 3-5
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (January 3-5) around Mississippi. Cent...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 03, 2025
