Category Archives: WJTV

Hyde-Smith wins GOP nomination for US Senate in Mississippi primary
WASHINGTON (AP) - Cindy Hyde-Smith wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Mississippi primary election.
The Associated Press Mar 10, 2026

Jackson approves pay raise for new police chief
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council voted on Tuesday to increase the police chief's salary. Councilmembers approved a salary worth more than $150,000. The approval comes as Dr. RaShall Br...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 10, 2026

Mississippi governor supports teacher pay raises
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) weighed in on legislation concerning a teacher pay raise. The Mississippi House added an amendment into a Senate bill last week to continue the conve...
Cameron Smith Mar 10, 2026

Mississippi joins Trump Administration's foster care initiative
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced a new pilot initiative in partnership with the Trump Administration and the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS)...
Cameron Smith Mar 10, 2026

Gas climbs 40 cents in Mississippi since last week
Since March 1, the national average is up more than 50 cents a gallon.
Addy Bink Mar 10, 2026

Man arrested in Rankin County narcotics investigation
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced another arrest was made in an undercover narcotics investigation. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said deputies, Pearl police and agen...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 10, 2026

Lucedale motorcyclist dies in crash
GREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A motorcyclist was killed during a crash in Greene County. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 63 near Pleasant Hill Road just before 4:00 p.m. on March 9, 2026. According...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 10, 2026

Jackson police request aid to ID skeletal remains found in 2025
Editor's Note: The following story contains images that may be disturbing to some people. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are seeking help to identify skeletal remains that were found in 2025. ...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 10, 2026

22-year-old killed in Yazoo City apartment shooting
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 22-year-old man was killed during a shooting at a Yazoo City apartment complex. The Yazoo Herald reported the shooting occurred at Grayston Apartments on West Second Stree...
Sethanie Smith Mar 10, 2026

Jackson leaders look for ways to tackle litter
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Litter continues to be a challenge in the City of Jackson, and leaders are working on new strategies to keep neighborhoods clean. Jackson Mayor John Horhn said cleanup crews ca...
Mercy Rain Mar 10, 2026
