Category Archives: WJTV

Louisiana teen dies from injuries in Mississippi crash
AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Louisiana teen died after a crash in Mississippi. The crash occurred on Highway 568 in Amite County just before 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13. Man dies after two-veh...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 16, 2024

Man dies after being shot multiple times in Pickens
PICKENS, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died after being shot multiple times in Pickens. Police said the shooting occurred at the Quick Mart on Highway 51 around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14. One killed ...
Kristopher White Sep 16, 2024

One killed in officer-involved shooting in Olive Branch
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WJTV) - Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in North Mississippi. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the ...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 16, 2024

Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher announces retirement
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher will announce his retirement from public office. Fisher has spent more than 37 years in leadership. During his time as mayor, Fisher has overseen prog...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 16, 2024

Man arrested for Hazlehurst robbery
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) - Hazlehurst police arrested a man in connection to an armed robbery at a loan agency. Assistant Chief Tarrell Davis said Jakeivion Belton, 23, was arrested after a tip led in...
Kristopher White Sep 16, 2024

Man shot, killed on Capitol Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Capitol Street. The shooting occurred in the 3200 block of West Capitol Street on Sunday, September 15. Raym...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 16, 2024

Raymond woman ejected, killed during crash
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Raymond woman was killed during a crash in Hinds County. The one-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 18 West near Tom Collins Road around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 15...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 16, 2024

Man found shot to death on Highway 80 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed overnight. Detective Tommie Brown said officers responded to Highway 80 at State Street and located the victim,...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 15, 2024

Trump safe after what FBI describes as apparent assassination attempt
The FBI on Sunday said it is investigating a second assassination attempt on former President Trump. Trump's campaign said the GOP nominee for president is safe, and the FBI said it is responding to t...
Miranda Nazzaro Sep 15, 2024

Thousands attend 10th annual Mississippi Book Festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Book lovers from across the state gathered in downtown Jackson for the 10th annual Mississippi Book Festival. According to officials, more than 40,000 people attended the festi...
Delesha Banks Sep 15, 2024
