Category Archives: WJTV

NAACP sues xAI for 'unpermitted' gas turbines in Southaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The NAACP has filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against xAI and its subsidiary, MZX Tech. NAACP said it is suing the companies for their unlawful operation of dozens of unpermitted methane ...
Vivian Nguyen Apr 14, 2026

Gas, diesel prices have dropped in Mississippi since last week
Prices at the pump have seemingly eased in roughly half the country since last week.
Addy Bink Apr 14, 2026

Governor vetoes funds for Jackson airport, golf course
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) vetoed funding for several projects that were listed in the budget bill for the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session. Reeves vetoed funding for the f...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 14, 2026

Man shot during argument in Jackson, police say
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said one man was shot during an argument. The shooting occurred in the 2200 block of Castle Hill Drive around 5:30 a.m. on April 14, 2026. According to Detective...
Tommy West Apr 14, 2026

Governor signs Metro Jackson Water Authority Act into law
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act into law. Multiple lawmakers, who represent the City of Jackson, voted against the bill during the 2026 ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 14, 2026

Man shot while asleep in Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a man was shot while he was asleep at his home. The shooting happened in the 2100 block of Summit Street around 2:40 a.m. on April 14, 2026. According to De...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 14, 2026

Man charged with attempted murder after Mississippi shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was charged with attempted murder after a victim was injured in a Marshall County, Mississippi, shooting Saturday night, according to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. Depu...
Vivian Nguyen Apr 14, 2026

Man turns himself in after fatal Marshall County shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A suspect turned himself in to authorities after being accused of fatally shooting a man in Marshall County, Mississippi, on Saturday. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) sai...
Sarai Bennett Apr 14, 2026

Diplomats try to arrange second round of talks during first full day of American blockade
The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran's ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan said it was rac...
The Associated Press Apr 14, 2026

14-year-old accused of shooting 8-year-old in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Warren County deputies said a 14-year-old female was taken into custody for allegedly shooting an eight-year-old. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said the shooting happ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 13, 2026
