Category Archives: WJTV

North Carolina child found in Mississippi, man arrested
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Deputies said a 12-year-old child, who was reported missing in North Carolina, was found in Mississippi, and a man was arrested in connection to the case. Carroll County...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 02, 2024

Ride inspections underway for 165th Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 165th Mississippi State Fair will open to the public on Thursday, October 3. Rides underwent safety inspections on Wednesday, and finishing touches are being added to bring...
Tia McKenzie Oct 02, 2024

Jackson Ward 2 special election moves to runoff
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson's Ward 2 residents will have to return to the polls to vote in a runoff election to select a candidate in order to fill an empty City Council seat. According to the uno...
Marie Mennefield Oct 02, 2024

Trial date set for man accused of killing JSU student on campus in 2022
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The trial date for the man accused of killing a Jackson State University (JSU) student nearly two years ago is expected to begin in November 2024. Court documents showed that t...
Kristopher White Oct 02, 2024

Sentencing continued for former Jackson councilwoman
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The sentencing hearing for a former Jackson councilwoman has been continued. According to court documents, the hearing for Angelique Lee will be continued until further order o...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 02, 2024

I-55 bridge work expected to cause delays for Jackson drivers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials announced the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will soon begin a critical hydro-demolition project on the north and southbound I-55 bridges over the Pe...
Malaysia McCoy Oct 02, 2024

Man accused of stabbing brother inside Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man after he allegedly stabbed his brother. The incident occurred at a home in the 3600 block of Newman Avenue on Tuesday, October 2. Body discovered ...
Kristopher White Oct 02, 2024

Port strike may hike prices, cause shortages of certain goods: What to know
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down Tuesday when the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for the first time since 1977. Workers began walking pick...
Mae Anderson Oct 02, 2024

Body discovered in Fondren neighborhood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Fondren neighborhood of Jackson. Man charged in shooting after Fayette homecoming celebration Bailey Martin,...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 02, 2024

Man charged in shooting after Fayette homecoming celebration
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Fayette police arrested a Warren County man in connection to a shooting after a homecoming celebration. Investigators said the shooting occurred on Main Street in Faye...
Kaitlin Howell Oct 01, 2024
