Category Archives: WJTV
Two arrested, one wanted for assaulting woman in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police arrested a man and a woman and are searching for another man in connection to an assault. Investigators said a "deeply disturbing video" surfaced on social m...
Nov 11, 2024
Man accused of trying to attack woman with chainsaw arrested after chase into Jackson
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies said the man who attempted to assault a woman with a chainsaw was arrested after chase into the City of Jackson. Investigators said they received a...
Nov 11, 2024
One dead, several injured in Tuskegee University 100th homecoming celebration shooting
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WRBL) - An early morning shooting on Tuskegee University's campus has cast a grim pall over the school's 100th homecoming celebration, leaving one person dead and several others i...
Nov 10, 2024
Dart and Davis help No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for 28-10 win
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Jaxson Dart threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane Wells Jr. in the third quarter, and No. 16 Mississippi shut down No. 2 Georgia for a 28-10 victory on Saturday. Caden Davis k...
Nov 09, 2024
MVSU football player killed during crash
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) football player was killed during a crash. The Clarion Ledger reported the crash occurred in Yazoo City on Friday, November 8. F...
Nov 09, 2024
Reaction to Jackson's bribery scandal after recent indictments
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson residents are still processing the sweeping indictments against Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and Jackson City Councilman A...
Nov 09, 2024
Sports Zone Saturday: Keeping playoff hopes alive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - College football returns to Mississippi for the 2024 season! The Sports Zone team has special coverage ahead of this week's games. The Sports Zone Saturday show will air from 1...
Nov 09, 2024
Bribery case adds to problems in Mississippi city with water woes and policing disputes
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Bribery and conspiracy charges against the mayor are the latest shock to Mississippi's capital, where a federally appointed official is running the water system after it nearly c...
Nov 09, 2024
Former interim Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler convicted in bribery case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Former interim Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler has been found guilty on federal charges. A jury convicted Crisler on Friday on the charges of soliciting a bribe and provi...
Nov 08, 2024
Man wanted on multiple charges in other states arrested in Mississippi
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Byram police announced a man, who was wanted in other states on multiple charges, was arrested after a chase. Byram Police Chief David Errington said James Beasley was arrested a...
Nov 08, 2024