Category Archives: WJTV

6 plead guilty and 1 found not guilty in Mississippi drug trafficking bribery scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Six current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers have pleaded guilty to date and another has been found not guilty in an alleged drug trafficking bribery scheme that en...
The Associated Press Apr 23, 2026

1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
An argument in the mall's food court at around 1:25 p.m. ended in violence, Baton Rouge police say.
Bria Gremillion Apr 23, 2026

Former governor's lawsuit against Mississippi Today revived
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court has revived a former Mississippi governor's defamation lawsuit against a news outlet. According to court documents, former Gov. Phil Bryant and hi...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 23, 2026

21 Mississippi counties are primary disaster areas due to drought
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - This spring, Mississippi has experienced a "highly unusual" drought situation at the beginning of the growing season. According to Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy...
Tommy West Apr 23, 2026

Man wanted for Vicksburg shooting on Athens Avenue
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection to a recent shooting. Police said Dvonte King is wanted for aggravated assault. The shooting occurred in ...
Tommy West Apr 23, 2026

Man dies, two injured in Adams County crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was killed and two people, including a child, were injured during an Adams County crash. The crash occurred on Highway 61 just before 4:00 p.m. on April 22, 2026. Ac...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 23, 2026

Two arrested in shooting deaths of two Jackson teenagers
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones announced two men were arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of two teenagers. According to Jones, Bruce White, 18, and Ezra White...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 23, 2026

Driver killed, passengers injured in Lincoln County crash
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed and two others were injured during a crash in Lincoln County. The crash occurred on Highway 51 around 1:30 p.m. on April 22, 2026. According to the...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 23, 2026

Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous
This move does not legalize marijuana use under federal law.
Sarah Davis Apr 23, 2026

Man injured after shooting on Jones Avenue
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after a man was injured during a shooting. The shooting occurred at a home on Jones Avenue in Jackson around 3:30 p.m. on April 22, 2026. When ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 22, 2026
