Category Archives: WJTV

Crews respond to fire at South Jackson storage unit facility
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to fire at a storage unit facility. The fire started at the facility on Highway 18 around 7:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18. Pedestrian killed dur...
Kristopher White Nov 18, 2024

Rod Stewart to perform at Brandon Amphitheater
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - British rock and pop singer Rod Stewart will bring his "One Last Time" tour to the Brandon Amphitheater. Stewart will be joined by Cheap Trick on August 5, 2025. The concert wi...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 18, 2024

One killed, three injured during Rankin County crash
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed and three others were injured during a crash in Rankin County. The crash occurred on U.S. 49 North near Star Road just before 6:15 p.m. on Saturday,...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 18, 2024

Pedestrian killed during hit-and-run in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed during a hit-and-run. The incident occurred at the intersection of Raymond Road and Ellis Avenue around 8:30 p.m....
Kaitlin Howell Nov 18, 2024

Man found shot to death at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was found shot to death at an apartment complex. Detective Tommie Brown said Lamar Washington, 19, left his mother's home around 1:...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 17, 2024

Woman killed, four hurt in Walthall County shooting
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Walthall County deputies are investigating after a woman was killed and four others were hurt during a shooting. The shooting happened during a "large social gathering"...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 17, 2024

Two wanted after 6-year-old girl shot in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for two suspects after a six-year-old girl was shot. The shooting happened in the 4200 block of Pyle Avenue around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 1...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 17, 2024

Will heating bills be higher in Mississippi this winter?
(NEXSTAR) - Finally some good news for your budget: Most U.S. households should plan to "spend about the same or less on energy than they did last winter," the Energy Information Administration predic...
Alix Martichoux Nov 17, 2024

Four accused of stealing copper from Jackson business
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three men and one woman have been arrested after Jackson police said they stole copper from a business. Officers responded to the 3600 block of Metro Center Drive on Thursday, ...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 16, 2024

Driver killed during fiery crash at Jackson intersection
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver was killed during a fiery crash in Jackson, police said. The crash occurred early Saturday morning at the intersection of Cooper Road and Suncrest Drive. One killed du...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 16, 2024
