Category Archives: WJTV
Stolen vehicle found submerged in the Barnett Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A stolen vehicle was found submerged in the Barnett Reservoir. Rankin County investigators said they responded to a boat ramp next to an unpaved section of Lake Harbor Ro...
Oct 25, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: October 25-27
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (October 25-27) around Mississippi. Ce...
Oct 25, 2024
Former Madison County detention employee charged with animal cruelty
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Madison County detention employee was arrested for animal cruelty after deputies said they found 45 dogs and four horses that were suffering from malnutrition. ...
Oct 24, 2024
Jackson mother wants justice for son killed in shooting two years ago
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As a Jackson mother mourns the loss of her son, Jackson police are asking for the community's help to solve the case. Robert Nelson, a father of three, was shot and killed in J...
Oct 24, 2024
Driver airlifted after two commercial vehicles crash in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One driver was entrapped after two commercial vehicles crashed in Rankin County. The crash occurred on Highway 481 near Wilson Bates Road just before 2:00 p.m. on Thursda...
Oct 24, 2024
Man found shot to death inside Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a home. The shooting happened at a home on Greenway Court on Thursday, October 24. Jackson man charg...
Oct 24, 2024
Hinds County leaders unveil new waterfall on Byram-Clinton Parkway
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County supervisors and leaders in Byram announced significant development work on the Byram-Clinton Parkway. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Thursday that unve...
Oct 24, 2024
Woman killed, man injured in Hinds County motorcycle crash
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was killed and a man was injured during a motorcycle crash in Hinds County. The crash occurred on Interstate 20 West near the 28-mile marker around 11:30 p.m. on W...
Oct 24, 2024
Jackson man charged in fatal shooting on N. Flag Chapel Road
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man in connection to a homicide that occurred in April 2024. Detective Tommie Brown said Xavier Lampkin, of Jackson, was charged murder in connection ...
Oct 24, 2024
Bridge at Clinton park vandalized after renovations
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton leaders said Kids Towne Park was vandalized one year after the Parks and Recreation Department made improvements to enhance safety and play areas. According to official...
Oct 24, 2024