Category Archives: WJTV

Pearl police investigate threats against local daycares
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Pearl police said there have been at least four threats made against daycares in the city since last week. Investigators are working with the Mississippi Department of Homeland S...
Tommy West Feb 23, 2026

Judge denies motion for mistrial in Ted DiBiase Jr. case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The welfare fraud trial of Ted DiBiase Jr. resumed on Monday after a judge denied a motion for a mistrial. DiBiase's attorneys asked for a delay, citing continued health issues...
Ashton Southern Feb 23, 2026

Jackson street renamed to honor fallen Hinds County deputy
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson street was renamed after a fallen Hinds County deputy to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his passing. On February 23, 2026, the city, in partnership with the ...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 23, 2026

Fire spreads to RV in Adams County, no injuries reported
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County authorities and firefighters responded to a structure and grass fire. The fire occurred just before 4:00 p.m. on February 22, 2026, on Miracle Road. According...
Tommy West Feb 23, 2026

Judge approves JXN Water's request for rate increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge granted JXN Water's request for a 12% rate increase. According to court documents, U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate reviewed the record and the competing pr...
Cameron Smith Feb 23, 2026

Canton High basketball coach arrested for DUI
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The head coach of the Canton High School boys basketball team was arrested in Rankin County. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said Brian Townsend was arrested and charg...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 22, 2026

Two Vicksburg homicide suspects captured in Indiana
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Vicksburg homicide suspects were captured in Kokomo, Indiana. According to Kokomo police, they were contacted by Vicksburg police on February 21, 2026, about the suspects...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 22, 2026

TSA says PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension during funding fight
"As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly," the agency said.
The Associated Press Feb 22, 2026

Jack Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for gold at the Olympics
No miracle needed. The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century.
WJTV Feb 22, 2026

Man shot, killed during domestic disturbance in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed during a domestic disturbance. The shooting occurred at a home in the 600 block of Lake Glen Drive just before ...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 22, 2026
