Category Archives: WJTV
Rapper Pooh Shiesty, his father, and 7 others accused of kidnapping, robbery in Texas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty, his father, and seven others, including Memphis rapper Big30, are accused of kidnapping and robbing victims at a music studio in Dallas, Texas, according...
Apr 02, 2026
Three Mississippi school districts to become Districts of Innovation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) approved plans for three school districts to become Districts of Innovation for the 2026-27 school year. The new Districts of Inn...
Apr 02, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor
People who distribute, or intend to distribute, abortion-inducing medication in Mississippi could face a criminal charge and up to 10 years in prison if convicted, under a bill lawmakers are sending t...
Apr 02, 2026
Mississippi sees third $50,000 Powerball winner in a row
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi Lottery player became the third $50,000 winner in as many drawings. According to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC), the ticket was purchased at Keith's Su...
Apr 02, 2026
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Mississippi launches new guided missile destroyer
Video above: Branches of the United States Military PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WKRG) - Artemis II wasn't the only thing that launched on Wednesday. According to a news release, Ingalls Shipbuilding has offici...
Apr 02, 2026
Deputy, suspect killed in shooting on Mississippi Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - A deputy and a suspect were killed during a shooting on the Mississippi Coast. The incident occurred in the 6700 block of Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs around 11:00 ...
Apr 02, 2026
Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump talks war
Iran fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states Thursday, demonstrating Tehran's continued ability to strike its neighbors even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the threat from the count...
Apr 02, 2026
Man arrested for Adams County home invasion
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies announced a man was arrested in connection to a home invasion. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said deputies responded to a disturbance at a home ...
Apr 01, 2026
Mississippi man convicted of 'unnatural intercourse' with family dog
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Horn Lake, Mississippi man pleaded guilty and was convicted Wednesday of engaging in sexual acts with a dog. Tristan Pipkin, 27, entered a guilty plea to one count of unnatural inte...
Apr 01, 2026
Natchez swears in Lee Best as new police chief
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Natchez has a new police chief. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson swore in Lee Best on the front steps of Natchez City Hall on Wednesday. Best started his law enforcement ca...
Apr 01, 2026