Category Archives: WJTV

Southaven mother indicted in young daughter's murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Southaven, Mississippi woman has been indicted on capital murder charges in the death of her young daughter in March. Jessica Tabor, 31, was arrested by Southaven Police on March 22...
David Royer Oct 12, 2024

Former Mississippi teacher, college adviser charged with Enticement of Child
OXFORD, Miss. - A former teacher listed as an academic adviser at the University of Mississippi is facing charges after an alleged sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. Lauren Kennamore, of ...
Mike Suriani Oct 12, 2024

Sports Zone Saturday: Mississippi teams build off early conference victories
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...
Blake Levine Oct 12, 2024

GloRilla to headline Jackson State's homecoming concert
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - GloRilla will headline "Thee House Party" for Jackson State University's (JSU) homecoming concert. JSU's homecoming week is October 27 through November 2, 2024. "Homecoming 202...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 12, 2024

Byram police asking public for help solving apartment complex homicide
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Byram police are asking for assistance to help solve a recent fatal shooting. The shooting happened at The Reserve of Byram Apartments on Byram Drive around 11:59 p.m. on October...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 11, 2024

JXN Water customers want to see more improvements to city's system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water customers gave their input on the city's water system on Friday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice met for the second time ...
Cameron Smith Oct 11, 2024

Madison community honors girl who died after being hit by school bus
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Madison community showed up in pink on Friday to remember the eight-year-old girl who died after being hit by a school bus. Pink was the favorite color of Jeanelle Frederic...
Thao Ta Oct 11, 2024

Mississippi daycare owner charged after two children found on highway
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi daycare owner has been charged after authorities said two young children were found on the highway. Breezy News reported the incident occurred on Friday, Octobe...
Sethanie Smith Oct 11, 2024

Hinds County detainee injured during fight at jail
RAYMOND, Miss. (WJTV) - A Hinds County detainee was injured during a fight, according to the sheriff. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the fight occurred at the Hinds County Detention Center in R...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 11, 2024

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: October 11-13
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 11-13) around Mississippi. Ce...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 11, 2024
