Category Archives: WJTV

Charges unchanged in Mississippi deadly dog attack case
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. - The Holly Springs woman charged after a deadly dog attack in March was back in court Thursday morning. Despite the death of a 35-year-old mother, the charges against the suspect...
Mike Suriani Apr 16, 2026

IHL conducts second interviews in JSU president search
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) said there's a light at the end of the tunnel in the search for Jackson State University's (JSU) next president. The Board...
Marie Mennefield Apr 16, 2026

Man killed by Mississippi authorities after attempted explosion: MDPS
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities said a man was shot and killed by law enforcement after he attempted to cause an explosion in Pascagoula outside the Jackson County Courthouse. Bailey Martin, sp...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 16, 2026

JSU announces three 2026 spring commencement ceremonies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) will celebrate the Class of 2026 with three spring commencement ceremonies. Nearly 900 graduates are expected to walk the stage to receive their ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 16, 2026

Mississippi man convicted in undercover child solicitation operation
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WHLT) - Louisiana prosecutors announced a Mississippi man was convicted for computer-aided solicitation of a minor. According to the Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Ju...
Sethanie Smith Apr 16, 2026

How safe are Mississippi roads this summer? New study finds the safest states for drivers
A new MoneyGeek study finds the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are becoming less deadly.
Nick Jachim Apr 16, 2026

Man charged with arson for incident near grandmother's Jackson home
Editor's Note: The story has been updated with additional information from the Jackson Fire Department. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters announced a man was arrested and charged with arson...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 16, 2026

Victoria Cox sentenced in connection with 2024 Louisiana kidnapping
A Loranger woman is set to serve 60 years in prison for her involvement in the 2024 kidnapping of a 6-year-old girl and the murder of the girl's little sister.
Alana Thompson Apr 16, 2026

Israel's Netanyahu says he agrees to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon
Israel agreed Thursday to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, a truce that could pause fighting with the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States ...
The Associated Press Apr 16, 2026

New Yazoo City mayor outlines city priorities
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Just days into the job, new Yazoo City Mayor Macklyn Austin has outlined a plan focused on public safety and economic growth. Growing up in the city and serving as alderman,...
Mercy Rain Apr 15, 2026
