Category Archives: WJTV
Tougaloo College launches Cybersecurity Clinic
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Digital security statistics showed a breach occurs somewhere in the world every 39 seconds. Now, students in the Jackson-metro are learning about cybersecurity and beyond....
Oct 04, 2024
Holmes County man sentenced for illegal possession of firearm
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - A Holmes County man was sentenced to more than five years in prison on Wednesday after he was convicted for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court ...
Oct 04, 2024
Vicksburg man arrested for Speed Street shooting
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg man was arrested in connection to a shooting that injured a man on Speed Street. Police said the shooting occurred in the 1100 block of Speed Street on Tuesday, O...
Oct 04, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: October 4-6
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 4-6) around Mississippi. Cent...
Oct 04, 2024
Man dies at Jackson gas station after being shot
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after an argument led to a fatal shooting. Detective Tommie Brown said two men got into an argument on Medgar Evers Boulevard around 6:00 p.m. ...
Oct 04, 2024
MDE releases school accountability grades for 2023-24
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - When the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released its accountability grades for the 2023-24 school year in September, there was cause for celebration. Eighty-six perc...
Oct 03, 2024
Mississippi man charged in sextortion scheme involving more than 40 victims
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man was arrested on Thursday, October 3 on federal charges related to an alleged "sextortion" scheme that targeted multiple victims, including minors. According to a ...
Oct 03, 2024
Former Hinds County Court Judge Melvin Priester Sr. dies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Retired Hinds County Court Judge Melvin V. Priester Sr. died at his Jackson home on Wednesday, October 2. He was 74. Priester concluded a public service career of nearly 40 yea...
Oct 03, 2024
State Senator John Horhn announces run for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Candidates are making their voices heard as they make their announcement to run for Jackson mayor. On Thursday, State Senator John Horhn (D-Miss.) threw his hat into the ring. ...
Oct 03, 2024
Brandon man accused of threatening prosecutor
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies arrested a man accused of threatening a prosecutor. Investigators said they were made aware of a threat of violence on Tuesday, October 1. They sai...
Oct 03, 2024