Category Archives: WJTV

Three wanted in Ridgeland for stealing gaming systems, iPads
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police are searching for three suspects accused of shoplifting from two businesses. Mississippi PSC warns utility customers of imposter scam Investigators said the ...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 26, 2024

Mississippi PSC warns utility customers of imposter scam
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) have been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in the state. According to officials, a caller is impe...
Kristopher White Jul 26, 2024

Teen killed, another injured after being hit by car in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said one teenager died and another was injured after they were struck by a vehicle early Friday morning. The incident occurred in the 3400 block of Rainey Road a...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 26, 2024

Judge does not seal case of missing Mississippi student Jimmie 'Jay' Lee
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. -- A judge in Oxford, Mississippi has ruled on a motion by the prosecution and defense to seal court documents in the capital murder trial of Timothy Herrington. Herrington is ...
Mike Suriani Jul 26, 2024

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: July 26-28
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 (July 26-28) around Mississippi. Centr...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 26, 2024

Beyond the Call of Duty honors fallen Madison police officer
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - A national group that recognizes the lives of fallen officers made a stop in Madison on Thursday. Randy Tyler (Courtesy: Madison Police Dept.) Beyond the Call of Duty presented...
Delesha Banks Jul 26, 2024

Jackson police chief concerned about auto thefts in city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Auto thefts are causing issues around the capital city, and Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade is concerned. The Jackson Police Department (JPD) hosted a Real-Time Command meetin...
Cameron Smith Jul 26, 2024

Man wanted, woman arrested for fatal shooting at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a woman and are searching for a man in connection to a fatal shooting at a gas station. Detective Tommie Brown said an arrest warrant has been issued fo...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 25, 2024

Man wanted for fatal shooting at Jackson club
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police have issued an arrest warrant for the man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at a club. Detective Tommie Brown said police are searching for 35-year-old Wi...
Kaitlin Howell Jul 25, 2024

Jackson councilmen want gas station closed
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Members of the Jackson City Council have called for the Texaco gas station on Medgar Evers Boulevard to be shut down. Councilman Brian Grizzell, Ward 4, said residents in his w...
Jaylon Anderson Jul 25, 2024
