Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson duplex fire under investigation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters are working to determine the cause of a duplex fire. The fire happened just after 4:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31 at a duplex on Smith Robinson Street. Accordi...
May 31, 2024
Man poses as Amazon delivery driver to steal package in Lamar County
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Lamar County deputies are searching for a man who posed as an Amazon delivery driver in order to steal a package. The incident happened in the Chapel Hill subdivision on M...
May 31, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: May 31 - June 2
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 (May 31 - June 2) around Mississippi. ...
May 31, 2024
Tunica County votes against proposed migrant facility
TUNICA COUNTY, Miss. -- Tunica County has officially shut down any support to build a facility to house unaccompanied immigrant children at a former casino hotel. It was a tight 3-2 vote on Thursday n...
May 31, 2024
One killed in Jackson officer-involved shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect was killed during an officer-involved shooting in Jackson. The incident happened near McCain Avenue and Dixon Road on Thursday, May 30. According to Jackson Police Ch...
May 30, 2024
New lawsuit filed against 'Goon Squad' member
Warning: The video may be disturbing to some viewers. RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A new lawsuit has been filed against a member of the Rankin County 'Goon Squad.' The 'Goon Squad' is a group of form...
May 30, 2024
Body found on High Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man's body was discovered Thursday evening. Former Mississippi State Hospital employee pleads guilty to falsifying timesheets Detective...
May 30, 2024
MEMA warns of active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are encouraging neighbors to start preparing for hurricane season. MEMA officials said 2024 may be one of the mo...
May 30, 2024
Mississippi lawmakers react after Trump found guilty of felony crimes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers reacted after Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday. A New York jury found Trump guilty of falsify...
May 30, 2024
Former Mississippi State Hospital employee pleads guilty to falsifying timesheets
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Support Care Professional at the Mississippi State Hospital pled guilty to fraudulent statements and representations. Roger Lofton was arrested in January 2...
May 30, 2024