Category Archives: WJTV

Manhunt ends in arrest of Vicksburg man wanted for homicide
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Louisiana State Police announced three people, including a Vicksburg man who was wanted for a homicide, were arrested after a manhunt. On March 31, 2026, Warren County deputi...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 01, 2026

Attacks persist across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation
President Trump again made contradictory statements about whether he was ready to wind down the war or escalate it.
Jon Gambrell, David Rising, and The Associated Press Apr 01, 2026

Attala County community turns to faith after string of violent crimes
ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Attala County community came together Tuesday evening after a string of violent incidents, turning to faith and each other for strength. The recent crime has left man...
Jaylin Thornton Mar 31, 2026

Sheriff Tyree Jones reflects on time as Jackson police chief
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For the past seven months, Tyree Jones has served a dual role as both chief of police for the Jackson Police Department (JPD) and as the Hinds County sheriff. On March 31, 2026...
Mercy Rain Mar 31, 2026

Sheriff believes two Jackson students were killed in 'targeted' shooting
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The investigation into the deaths of two teenagers, who were reported missing in Jackson, is still underway. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the bodies of Terry Burr...
Danielle Willis Mar 31, 2026

Mississippi judges could see a significant raise
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi judges could see a significant pay raise as the 2026 Legislative Session nears its end. According to House Bill 1752, some judge would receive a raise of more than ...
Cameron Smith Mar 31, 2026

Organizers deem Hal's St. Paddy's Parade a success despite changes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There were many changes at the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival this year. Those changes included safety and cleanup. Thousands of people showed up for the parade on Sat...
Ashton Southern Mar 31, 2026

Teen charged with murder after fatal shooting of Mississippi brothers
TIPPAH COUNTY, Miss. -- A juvenile charged with murder is accused of fatally shooting two brothers in Tippah County, Miss at an after-prom party on Sunday, according to the Tippah County Investigator ...
WJTV Mar 31, 2026

Beth Israel arson suspect requests continuance of federal trial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of the arson attack at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson has requested for his federal trial to be continued. According to court documents, Stephen Spencer Pi...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 31, 2026

Leake County father charged with murder in infant's death
LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Leake County man has been charged in connection to the death of his infant, according to police. Kosciusko police said Jeremiah Banks, 25, was arrested and initially cha...
Sethanie Smith Mar 31, 2026
