Category Archives: WJTV

Two arrested in shooting deaths of two Jackson teenagers
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones announced two men were arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of two teenagers. According to Jones, Bruce White, 18, and Ezra White...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 23, 2026

Driver killed, passengers injured in Lincoln County crash
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed and two others were injured during a crash in Lincoln County. The crash occurred on Highway 51 around 1:30 p.m. on April 22, 2026. According to the...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 23, 2026

Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous
This move does not legalize marijuana use under federal law.
Sarah Davis Apr 23, 2026

Man injured after shooting on Jones Avenue
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after a man was injured during a shooting. The shooting occurred at a home on Jones Avenue in Jackson around 3:30 p.m. on April 22, 2026. When ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 22, 2026

Bear sighting in Clinton neighborhood surprises residents
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A bear was recently spotted in a Clinton neighborhood. On Friday, Bill Miley got a camera alert on his phone. When he checked it a few minutes later, he saw a large, furry anim...
Ashton Southern Apr 22, 2026

New Mississippi law cracks down on youth crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) approved an omnibus crime bill aimed at curbing youth violent crime, gang violence and adults giving youth guns to attempt or commit a violent crime....
Cameron Smith Apr 22, 2026

Woman charged with arson in multiple Jackson fires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters announced a woman was arrested in connection to multiple fires in the city. Chief Fire Investigator Charles Felton said Tamekia Tomsiano was arrested on Ap...
Tommy West Apr 22, 2026

Remains of 3 children found in vacant Tennessee field
Investigators believe the remains had been in the field for a few years.
David Royer Apr 22, 2026

One killed in shooting at Jackson liquor store
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating a fatal shooting at a Jackson liquor store. The incident occurred at Liquor Wine & Spirits on East Northside Drive just before 12:30 p.m.on...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 22, 2026

Five inmates hospitalized after incident at Mississippi prison
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Five inmates were hospitalized after an incident at a Mississippi prison, according to officials. According to a spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Correction...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 22, 2026
