Category Archives: WJTV

17-year-old killed in Jackson, two wanted
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for two suspects after a 17-year-old was killed Friday night. The homicide occurred in the 4800 block of Watkins Drive on Friday, September 13. Jac...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 14, 2024

Sports Zone Saturday: Rivalries and road tests for Mississippi teams
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 Sep 14, 2024

Jackson police search for suspects after fatal Woody Drive shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for the suspects who shot and killed a person on Woody Drive. The shooting occurred in the 100 block of Woody Drive around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Sep...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 14, 2024

18-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brandon police are investigating after an 18-year-old motorcyclist died due to a collision with another vehicle. The crash occurred on Highway 18 at West Sunset Drive around 4:...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 13, 2024

Inspection finds more problems at Thalia Mara Hall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There's more trouble for Jackson's Thalia Mara Hall. The city has 10 days to present a plan to fix 22 fire code violations at the facility. In early August, the city was f...
Cameron Smith Sep 13, 2024

Entergy Mississippi completes power restoration after Hurricane Francine
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with Entergy Mississippi said crews have restored power to all customers whose homes and businesses could safely take electricity following Hurricane Francine. Crews ...
Sethanie Smith Sep 13, 2024

Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at federal prison in Mississippi
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An inmate died after being found unresponsive at a federal prison in Mississippi. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Robert Angelo Mangine, 51, was found unrespon...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 13, 2024

Jackson State holds investiture for 13th president
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) students, alumni and staff filled the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center on Friday to officially install Dr. Marcus...
Morgan Gill Sep 13, 2024

Jackson expects economic boost from JSU, Southern game on Saturday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson expects to see an economic boost from Saturday's Jackson State game against Southern. The action-packed weekend consists of the game at Mississippi Veterans...
Jaylon Anderson Sep 13, 2024

Trial for Rankin County teen accused of killing mother begins Monday
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The trial for the Rankin County teenager accused of killing her mother will begin on Monday, September 16 with jury selection. Earlier this week, the court denied a ...
Kaitlin Howell Sep 13, 2024
